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British singer Robbie Williams will perform at the Opening Ceremony of the World Cup on Thursday in Moscow, which will fulfill "a childhood dream," he said on Monday .

Ex-member of the group Take That, a big football fan, is "very happy and looking forward to returning to Russia for this unique performance."

"I have done a lot of things in my career and I am at the opening of the FIFA World Cup.In the stadium and millions around the world is a dream of the world. childhood that I make reality, "said in a statement the performer hits like" Angels "," She's the "or" It's Only Us ", promising" an unforgettable show "

Robbie Williams released the single "Party Like a Russian" in 2016, which provoked criticism in Russia for spreading stereotypes about the country. In March 2017, he had jokingly proposed in Russia at the Eu Festival that was the point of view that was to be held in Kiev and in which the Russians did not participate in the Ukrainian veto against the singer that he was in. they had chosen Yulia Samoylova.

On the stage in the Moscow grbad will also be Russian soprano Aida Garifullina, "one of the most acclaimed voices in Russia", which will represent the host country, said FIFA in its press release .

"I would never have imagined being able to participate in such a party," said Aida Garifullina. The ex-Brazilian footballer Ronaldo will be present at the opening ceremony

The ceremony will take place half an hour before the start of the first match of the tournament, Russia-Saudi Arabia on Thursday at 18:00 (15:00 GMT) .

The opening match is always very symbolic. It's the moment you realize the big moment that you're a player or a fan, you waited for four years and that's finally happened, "said Ronaldo, two-time winner of the World Cup. world, in 1994 and 2002. [19659003] "It's also a moment of emotion for the hosts. After so much work, suddenly everyone is at home to celebrate their love of football. I felt this in Brazil four years ago and now I am happy to share this enthusiasm with the Russians. "