PUTIN FEELING LOVE FOR RUSSIA

RUSSIA’S President Vladimir Putin claims the World Cup has changed negative perceptions of the country.

There were fears violence and racism could mar the tournament, but it has been incident-free so far and Putin said: “People have seen that Russia is a hospitable country, a friendly one for those who come here. I’m sure the majority of people who came will leave with the best feelings and memories of our country and come again many times.”