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'Out of this world': Russia coach in St. Petersburg mural after stellar World Cup start (VIDEO)

23 Jun, 2018 07:30
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A mural depicting Russia manager Stanislav Cherchesov has emerged on a St. Petersburg street in recognition of the coach’s efforts to guide his team to the World Cup knockout stage.

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The portrait of Cherchesov making a hand gesture was captioned with phrase from a popular Russian song roughly translating as “You're out of this world” ("You are cosmos").  

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Russia booked a spot in the knockout stage at their home World Cup after Cherchesov’s men dispatched Saudi Arabia (5-0) and Egypt (3-1), progressing to the last 16 for the first time when competing as an independent nation.

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The coach, who was initially criticized by fans and football pundits for an apparent inability to build a strong team leading into the tournament, has become a national hero following Russia’s sensational start.

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