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    Why do Russians support England? Jump to media player With their team out of the World Cup, some of the locals have turned their allegiance to England.
    • 10 Jul
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    How accessible is the Russia World Cup? Jump to media player An England fan with limited mobility tests out Russia's provision for fans with disabilities.
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    World Cup: Weddings and an England win Jump to media player Some couples had to 'altar' their weddings thanks to England's win over Sweden in the quarter-finals.
    • 08 Jul
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    Who came to Russia for the World Cup? Jump to media player Rajini Vaidyanathan set herself a challenge to get photos or videos with fans from as many countries as possible who are in Russia for the World Cup.
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    Moscow celebrates World Cup success Jump to media player With Russia virtually in the World Cup second round, thousands of people partied through the night.
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    • 14 Jun
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