Russia’s wings clipped after soaring on World Cup euphoria

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH
SAMARA, Russia (AP) — The euphoria surrounding Russia’s national team at the World Cup has been brought back down to earth.
After beating Saudi Arabia and Egypt to reach the knockout stages for the first time since the Soviet era, the host’s limitations were painfully evident in Monday’s 3-0 loss to Uruguay. The Russian eagle’s wings have been clipped.
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