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Russian pensioner’s World Cup moves a match for ‘dancing millionaire’ Gianluca Vacchi (VIDEO)

1 Jul, 2018 15:38
Russian pensioner’s World Cup moves a match for ‘dancing millionaire’ Gianluca Vacchi (VIDEO)
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One Russian pensioner attending the World Cup Fan Fest zone in Volgograd has impressed with his silky dance moves, earning comparison’s with Italy’s famous ‘dancing millionaire’ Gianluca Vacchi.

The silver-haired man wearing a white T-shirt with a tie was filmed dancing to modern disco tracks in the Fan Fest zone, showing off his eccentric moves and earning immediate comparison to Vacchi's famous style.

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The Italian businessman gained internet fame after a video of him dancing on a yacht with a girlfriend went viral, bringing him more than 11 million Instagram followers.

Volgograd is one of 11 Russian cities hosting the ongoing World Cup. It was awarded four World Cup games, all of which have already been played.

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The city bit a farewell to the tournament on June 28, when Poland beat Japan 1-0 in their last group stage match.

A potential international dance-off between the silver-haired Russian fan and his Italian counterpart would perhaps be as eagerly anticipated as any action on the pitch.