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Organiser plays down rude gesture by Robbie Williams at World Cup

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 meant to offend Russia.

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10:30 on June 15 2018

World Cup 2018: Broadcaster Fox apologises for Robbie Williams gesture

BBC News - UK — No reason has been given for the Take That singer's gesture during the World Cup opening ceremony. more info
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16:25 on June 15 2018

Organiser plays down rude gesture by Robbie Williams at World Cup

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 h... more info
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13:23 on June 15 2018

Fox apologizes for Robbie Williams' flippant finger at World Cup opener

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