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In this photo taken on Monday, May 21, 2018, Oleg Semyonov, a former senior member of the Spartak Moscow fan scene who now manages a legal advice helpline for fans, speaks to the Associated Press in Moscow, Russia. Oleg Semyonov is Russia's World Cup fixer. The call center he runs for fans is a hubbub of talk in several languages, resolving taxi scams, ticket fraud and even medical emergencies. &quot;Fans from Tunisia, Morocco, Asian countries celebrate so emotionally on Manezh or Nikolskaya,&quot; he says, naming two locations where fans gather in central Moscow, &quot;that they injure themselves. Tearing a meniscus or something like that. We help them get an ambulance and emergency care in hospital.&quot; (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Russia’s World Cup fixer deals with scams and injuries

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH - Associated Press

England's Harry Kane celebrates after he scored his side's second goal during the group G match between England and Panama at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod , Russia, Sunday, June 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Harry Kane scores hat trick in England’s rout of Panama

By Rob Harris - Associated Press

In this photo taken on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, nutritionist Beatriz Boullosa speaks during an interview after a training session of Mexico at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia. Mexico's mantra for this World Cup is &quot;No Excuses,&quot; and that includes no complaining about the food. The team brought two tons of food to Russia, along with everything necessary to make their players favorites, including traditional tacos, cheesy quesadillas and, of course, their hot salsas. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Mexican players can have beef again at the World Cup

By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ - Associated Press

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the group B match between Portugal and Morocco at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, June 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Victor Caivano)

Goatee & goals turn this into Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

At Stable, a restaurant and bar in Washington, D.C., a crowd of Switzerland fans watch the Swiss men's national soccer team take on Brazil in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup on Sunday, June 17, 2018. (Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times)

Washington D.C. bars see World Cup boom despite U.S.’s absence

By Adam Zielonka and Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer walks past as Mexico players celebrate after defeating Germany 1-0 in their group F match at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, June 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Mexico beats defending champion Germany at World Cup

By James Ellingworth - Associated Press

World Cup fans show up early to watch the match between Morocco and Iran at Avaya Stadium, the home of the Major League Soccer club San Jose Earthquakes, Friday, June 15, 2018, in San Jose, Calif. The Earthquakes are showing all 64 games of the tournament at their stadium for free. (AP Photo/Josh Dubow)

Fans turn out early for World Cup party in San Jose

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

A police officer patrols outside the stadium ahead of the group D match between Argentina and Iceland at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Spartak Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, June 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Amid bitter UK-Russia relations, police link up at World Cup

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Trump says he ‘worked hard’ on World Cup bid, thanks Kraft

Associated Press

From left, Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and Russian President Vladimir Putin watch the match between Russia and Saudi Arabia which opens the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Putin, Russia get their 1st win at the World Cup

By James Ellingworth - Associated Press

A statue of Lenin stands outside the stadium after the official training session of the Russian team one the eve of the group A match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at the 2018 soccer World Cup at Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, June 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

U.S. warns World Cup attendees of Russian hacking risks

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2018, file photo, United States forward Alex Morgan, left, shoots on goal as Denmark forward Stine Larsen, right, defends during the second half of an international friendly soccer match in San Diego. She’s already an internationally recognized soccer player with a World Cup title and an Olympic gold medal. She’s also the author of a series of kids’ books. Now you can add actor to Alex Morgan’s resume. The U.S. national team forward makes her theatrical debut in a new feature “Alex &amp; Me” about a young player who is inspired by Morgan. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

Alex Morgan gives acting a go, readies for qualifying

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Soccer officials (from left) Victor Montagliani of Canada, Sunil Gulati of the United States, and Decio de Maria of Mexico find out Wednesday if their unified bid to co-host the 2026 World Cup will be accepted by FIFA. (Associated Press)

Trump a complication as U.S., neighbors bid to host World Cup

By Connor Foarde - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 file photo, businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, left, serves food to then-Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, center, during dinner at Prigozhin's restaurant outside Moscow, Russia. For many fans of food and football, a World Cup in Russia is unfamiliar territory. Russian cuisine has a reputation for being stodgy, unimaginative fare. While that may have been true for many in the days of Soviet supply shortages, a new generation of Russian in the World Cup’s host cities mix together influences from across Europe and Asia. (AP Photo/Misha Japaridze, Pool, File)

Dining Russian-style at the World Cup

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH - Associated Press

This photo taken on Thursday, May 17, 2018 shows a view of the Olympic Sports Center where Panama's soccer team will live during the 2018 World Cup in Saransk, Russia. Russia is trying to wipe its sports reputation clean by hosting the World Cup after years of doping scandals. In the host city of Saransk, a training center notorious for doping abuses and tainted medals will now be the home of Panama’s soccer team. (AP Photo/Julia Chestnova)

Russia’s doping capital gears up for World Cup

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH - Associated Press

In this Friday, May 23, 2014 file photo, France's soccer player Paul Pogba signs an autograph before a training session at the Clairefontaine training center, outside Paris. Not all the money that will change hands after the World Cup, when clubs trade players who distinguish themselves on football’s biggest stage, will line the pockets of selling clubs, agents and the players themselves. A sliver of the wealth will also trickle down to football’s grassroots, to unpretentious, volunteer-run clubs where kids take first steps toward their dreams of making a career in the sport. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

Small clubs cross fingers for World Cup windfalls

By JOHN LEICESTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 27, 2010 file photo made from a combination of six photos, Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer looks at a ball that hit the bar to bounce over the line during the World Cup second round soccer match between Germany and England at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein, South Africa. The future use of technology at the World Cup was effectively sealed after a clear Frank Lampard goal was not given. Germany went on to win the game 4-1. The 21st World Cup begins on Thursday, June 14, 2018, when host Russia takes on Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, file)

WORLD CUP: Frank Lampard ‘goal’ leads to new technology

By PAN PYLAS - Associated Press

In this photo taken on Thursday, May 17, 2018, the new World Cup stadium Mordovia Arena in Saransk, Russia. Several of Russia’s 12 World Cup stadiums look set to be largely empty after the tournament. It’s a problem for Russia, which is spending almost $11 billion on the World Cup, and for FIFA. Fans and officials predict more government money will be needed to maintain several stadiums set to host mostly unglamorous lower-league games.(AP Photo/Julia Chestnova)

Several World Cup arenas risk becoming white elephants

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH - Associated Press

Peru captain Paolo Guerrero arrives in Lima, Peru, Tuesday, May 15, 2018. The global footballers' union wants FIFA's help to review anti-doping rules after Guerrero was banned from the World Cup for a positive test for cocaine caused by contaminated tea. FIFPro says a 14-month ban barring the 34-year-old Guerrero from his World Cup debut is &quot;unfair and disproportionate.&quot; (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Peru president urges help for Guerrero to fight WCup ban

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, June 21, 1998 file photo, US and Iranian players pose for a group photo before the start of their World Cup soccer match, at Gerland Stadium, in Lyon, France. The World Cup often throws up geopolitical clashes. In 1998, the big one was between the US and Iran but the two sides sought to keep a lid on their countries' differences. The 21st World Cup begins on Thursday, June 14, 2018, when host Russia takes on Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File)

WORLD CUP: Peace reigns as US faces Iran at 1998 tournament

By PAN PYLAS - Associated Press