Reuters — MOSCOW (Reuters) - One of the directors of the World Cup opening ceremony in Russia on Friday downplayed an obscene gesture made by Robbie Williams at the event, saying he did not think the middle finger that the singer flipped to the camera was mean... more info

USA Today Music — TV network takes heat after Robbie Williams gives middle finger to the camera during his pregame performance in Moscow.             more info

BBC News - UK — No reason has been given for the Take That singer's gesture during the World Cup opening ceremony. more info

NME — He flipped the bird on telly. And people likened him to Morrissey. Russia v Saudi Arabia, Group A, 2018 FIFA World Cup football match, Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia - 14 Jun 2018 Robbie Williams swore at the cameras during a TV broadcast of ... more info

The Daily Mail — Robbie Williams, 44, and his wife Ayda Field, 39, regularly treat fans to glimpses inside their two lavish abodes, which each boast swimming pools and home gyms. more info

Stereogum — The World Cup kicks off tomorrow in Russia, which is super exciting if you love soccer and a little depressing if you're an American who loves soccer, seeing as the US didn't qualify for the first time in 32 years. You know who will be there, though?... more info

Reuters — MOSCOW (Reuters) - A long-time Kremlin critic lambasted Robbie Williams for deciding to sing at the World Cup opening ceremony in Moscow on Thursday, while a campaign group offered to brief the British pop star on Russia's human rights record. more info

Sky News — Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda Field are reportedly in talks to become X Factor judges. more info

The Daily Mail — Robbie Williams and Ayda Field could be set to bring their kooky charm to the X Factor judging panel as it was claimed they will replace Louis Walsh and Nicole Scherzinger. more info

Reuters — MOSCOW (Reuters) - British pop star Robbie Williams, who will be performing at the World Cup opening ceremony in Moscow on Thursday, said he will not be performing his hit song "Party Like A Russian." more info