A ceremonial parade by Russia's Horse and Foot Guard of the Presidential Regiment on the historic Red Square — a centuries-old Russian imperial tradition — did not escape World Cup soccer fever on Saturday.
A soccer ball rolled into the middle of the march, triggering a brief kickabout between an officer and the military band leader. The scene delighted the crowd who gathered in the rain to watch the parade being held for the first time in many years.
More No Comment
Football fans swarm to sunny Seville ahead of Europa League final
Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra launch initiative for Ukrainian mothers
Ukrainian town of New York comes under Russian assault
Sudan sanctuary offers haven for exotic birds
Indonesians celebrate Vesak at world's largest Buddhist temple
Azerbaijan: Shusha welcomes the 5th International Folklore Festival
More than 400 migrants rescued by Doctors Without Borders
American NATO paratroopers undergo live fire training in Norway
A thick layer of orange dust covers Baghdad
A thousand candles lit up in Bangkok to mark Buddha's birthday
Final preparations underway for 75th Cannes Film Festival
Colombia: Bari indigenous people protest against violence
France: parade marks the opening of "Utopia" festival in Lille
Under the skin: Ukrainians embrace tattoos amid patriotic outpouring
Singapore temple offers pet blessings for Buddhist festival