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Robbie Williams accused of ‘selling soul to dictator Putin’ for World Cup performance

"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 performing to a crowd of 80,000 people at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday, shortly before the opening game between Russia and Saudi Arabia. However, […] The post Robbie Williams accused of ‘selling soul to dictator Putin’ for World Cup per...

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07:55 on June 11 2018

Sing When You’re Winning! Robbie Williams to perform at World Cup opening ceremony

NME — Up for the cup... Robbie Williams Robbie Williams has announced that he’ll perform at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup. The ‘Angels’ icon will …Co... more info
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09:49 on June 11 2018

Robbie Williams to perform at World Cup opening ceremony

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 M... more info
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10:44 on June 11 2018

Robbie Williams to open World Cup - despite offending Moscow in 2016

BBC News - UK — He'll play the opening ceremony in Moscow, two years after Russian media called for him to be banned. more info
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16:33 on June 12 2018

Robbie Williams 'selling soul to dictator Putin' in World Cup gig

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” Vla... more info
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17:17 on June 12 2018

Robbie Williams accused of ‘selling soul to dictator Putin’ for World Cup performance

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... more info
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08:05 on June 11 2018

Williams to perform at World Cup after song controversy

Sky News — Robbie Williams will perform at the World Cup opening ceremony in Moscow, two years after his controversial song about Russia sparked anger in the country. more info
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22:54 on June 12 2018

No 'Party Like A Russian' for Robbie Williams at World Cup opening

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 hi... more info
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15:16 on June 13 2018

Robbie Williams selling his soul for World Cup gig - Kremlin critic

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 gro... more info
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