December 1, 2017. Russian President Vladimir Putin during the meeting with world football stars held before the official final draw ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. From left: Russian Deputy Prime Minister, President of the Russian Football Union, President of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Local Organizing Committee Vitaly Mutko and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Foreground, from right: Italian footballer and coach Fabio Cannavaro and Argentine footballer Diego Maradona.