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

NME — "Shame on you" Robbie Williams and Vladamir Putin Robbie Williams has come under fire for his upcoming performance at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2018. Earlier this week, it was announced that the ‘Angels’ singer would be per... more info

Guardian Music — Singer handing Russian leader PR coup by performing at opening ceremony, say criticsRobbie Williams has been accused of selling his soul to the “dictator” Vladimir Putin after it emerged he will be performing in Russia for the football Wo... more info

BBC News - UK — He'll play the opening ceremony in Moscow, two years after Russian media called for him to be banned. more info

Guardian Music — Singer will fulfil ‘boyhood dream’ just before Russia kick off against Saudi ArabiaRobbie Williams will perform at the opening ceremony of the World Cup in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium, just ahead of the opening game between Russia a... more info