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Russia surges to huge win in World Cup opener

Russia's Denis Cheryshev dribbles past Saudi Arabia players to score his side's second goal during the World Cup opening match, Thursday - photo by Associated Press

World Cup — Russia's Denis Cheryshev dribbles past Saudi Arabia players to score his side's second goal during the World Cup opening match, Thursday - photo by Associated Press

MOSCOW — Vladimir Putin craves sporting glory, and he got another taste of it in the opening match of the World Cup.

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