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FILE - In this Thursday, June 21, 2018 file photo a general view at top right of temporary stands in the Yekaterinburg Arena in Yekaterinburg, Russia. They were meant to show Russia was serious about saving money, but now two giant temporary stands symbolize the problems with World Cup legacy. The stands soar out of the Yekaterinburg Arena, leaving fans exposed to the elements and with a feeling they're watching the game from a different arena entirely. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)

As World Cup ends, Russia faces uncertain football legacy

By TATIANA TITOVA and JAMES ELLINGWORTH - Associated Press

France's Antoine Griezmann, left, celebrates at the end of the semifinal match between France and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium, in St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, July 10, 2018. France won 1-0. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Mbappe, France to face Modric, Croatia for World Cup title

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

Spectators attend the men's singles quarterfinal tennis match between John Isner of the United States and Canada's Milos Raonic, at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London, Wednesday July 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

The clash: World Cup, Wimbledon men’s finals could overlap

By HOWARD FENDRICH and RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez watches the semifinal match between France and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

WORLD CUP KICKOFF: A look at what’s ahead at the World Cup

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino talks to journalists during a news conference during the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

The Latest: Croatia, Sweden fined $50,000 for branded socks

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Croatia players warm up during a training session of Croatian national team at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Despite off-field chaos, limited resources, Croatia in final

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne, center, and France's Samuel Umtiti challenge for the ball during the semifinal match between France and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in, St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

The Latest: Pitana gets 1st and final whistles at World Cup

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Croatia's Mario Mandzukic celebrates after his team advanced to the final during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Croatia has surpassed the great Yugoslav teams of the past

By CHRIS LEHOURITES - Associated Press

Japan's Takashi Inui speaks wearing Real Betis' shirt as he received from the team's Business General Manager Ramon Alarcon, at the Spanish embassy in Tokyo Thursday, July 12, 2018. Inui has signed a contract with the Seville-based club until 2021, after he spent three seasons at Betis' La Liga rivals Eibar. (Kyodo News via AP)

Japan midfielder Inui gets embassy introduction

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Croatia fans celebrate their team victory after the semifinal soccer match between Croatia and England during the 2018 soccer World Cup in Nikolskaya street near the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, July 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

World Cup winners can expect GDP boost to economy

By David R. Sands and Natalie Malek - The Washington Times

Croatia's Mario Mandzukic celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

The Latest: Croatia defender demands respect at World Cup

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Sexism tops racism as a World Cup fan problem in Russia

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

Vive la France: Les Bleus advance to World Cup final

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

WORLD CUP KICKOFF: A look at what’s ahead in the World Cup

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Enforced development helps give Europe a grip on World Cup

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

France head coach Didier Deschamps, second right, inspects the pitch prior to the semifinal match between France and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in, St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

The Latest: Pogba dedicates France win to freed Thai players

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Croatia national soccer team players celebrate after winning the quarterfinal match between Russia and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Fisht Stadium, in Sochi, Russia, Saturday, July 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Subasic saves 3 in shootout, Croatia advances at World Cup

By Gerald Imray - Associated Press

President Vladimir Putin is riding high from the surprise and acclaim from the thousands of visitors who have flocked to Russia to attend the World Cup. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Vladimir Putin scores win with well-received World Cup

By Connor Foarde - The Washington Times

Brazil's Neymar celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Samara Arena, in Samara, Russia, Monday, July 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) **FILE**

Neymar urged to stop acting, win titles to get FIFA award

By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press

In this photo taken on Friday, June 29, 2018, tourists and soccer fans walk in the State Shop, GUM, decorated with giant soccer balls during the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia. The World Cup is sending business surging across the 11 Russian cities hosting soccer’s biggest show. Bars, taxi services, dumpling sellers and nesting doll vendors are among those benefiting. The Russian president was counting on just such a boost after U.S. and European sanctions and low oil prices sank the country into recession. But experts warn the boon won’t last long without deeper economic reforms. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

World Cup fans rev up revenues for sanctions-hobbled Russia

By ANGELA CHARLTON - Associated Press