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Argentine Sports Channel Makes Fun of Russia’s ‘Gay Propaganda’ Ban Ahead of World Cup
The ad TyC Sports launched Thursday addresses Putin’s draconian crackdown on gay “propaganda” with humor using double entendres, as the commercial shows soccer fans’ reactions over typical situations such as celebrating a goal or protesting a referee’s decision. “Mr. Putin, we found out that your country does not admit displays of love among men. So we are in trouble!” … [Read more...] about Argentine Sports Channel Makes Fun of Russia’s ‘Gay Propaganda’ Ban Ahead of World Cup
Russians Hope Growing Mustaches Will Help World Cup Chances
Many social media users began sharing images with real and fake mustaches, supporting their failing national team. Even a politician, Vladimir Zhirinovsky, decided to join the campaign. He shared a photo of himself to Instagram with a fake mustache and the caption: "Despite all our mistakes and problems, we must support our team." … [Read more...] about Russians Hope Growing Mustaches Will Help World Cup Chances
Russia May Hack Any World Cup Travelers’ Electronics, Top U.S. Spy Says
Russian fans try to get an autograph from Argentina's forward Lionel Messi after a training session at the team's base camp in Bronnitsy, near Moscow, on June 11, 2018, ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament. According to an FBI agent, anyone can become victims of Russian spying. JUAN MABROMATA/AFP/Getty Images … [Read more...] about Russia May Hack Any World Cup Travelers’ Electronics, Top U.S. Spy Says
Russian Women Told To Refuse Sex To Foreigners During World Cup
The country has estimated it will attract 1.5 million tourists for one of the most widely watched sporting events that kicks off across 11 Russian cities on Thursday. Soccer teams from 32 countries will go head-to-head over a month, and visitors from across the world will attend the showcase Moscow hopes will help repair Russia’s increasingly tainted image. … [Read more...] about Russian Women Told To Refuse Sex To Foreigners During World Cup
