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World Cup has been PR success for Putin, with one exception - cries of 'Glory to Ukraine' by some Croatian players (Photo: kremlin.ru)

How the World Cup exposed Russian chauvinism

The months leading up to the World Cup in Russia saw a strong campaign to boycott the games.

It was argued that Moscow should not be rewarded for its many crimes, and for destabilising nations around the globe.

It was feared that the privilege of hosting would serve to whitewash the criminal Putin regime.

Despite Russia's many crimes against humanity, the games have been well-attended. Concerns about 'whitewashing' have proven well-founded.

Many glowing reports have...

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Matthew is EUobserver's Opinion Editor. He joined EUobserver in June 2018. Previously he worked as a reporter for The Guardian in London, and as editor for AFP in Paris and DPA in Berlin.

World Cup has been PR success for Putin, with one exception - cries of 'Glory to Ukraine' by some Croatian players (Photo: kremlin.ru)

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Matthew is EUobserver's Opinion Editor. He joined EUobserver in June 2018. Previously he worked as a reporter for The Guardian in London, and as editor for AFP in Paris and DPA in Berlin.

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