FIFA world football museum comes to Russia
Jessica King
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Trophies, footballs and memorabilia from legends including Pelé, Diego Maradona and Lev Yashin are on display at an exhibition in Moscow.
Visitors can watch highlights from past finals on a giant LED screen, and look at various historical items, such as posters, football boots and shirts from previous World Cups.
It’s the first time part of the FIFA World Football Museum, which is based in Zurich, has been moved to a new country.
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'The History Makers' has been curated especially for this year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia.  
The classic Jules Rimet Cup is on display for the duration of the exhibition, and the current Winner’s Trophy was the star attraction on the opening day.
As well as focusing on the game and some of the greatest players, the exhibition also looks at the different fan cultures that make the tournament unique.
Museum spokesperson Andreas Alf told CGTN; “We say, behind each national team jersey, there is more than just football. There is football identity and history, and culture.”
“Everyone has their own individual memories, their own heroes, and everyone can talk about their memories.”
“When they come together, fans from different teams and different cultures, and share their moments, this is when football starts to make people connect, and that’s what we want to achieve here in the museum.” He added. 
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The building's facade on Moscow’s New Arbat Avenue has been transformed into a giant scoreboard, which will be updated as the tournament progresses.
After each match, the ball which started the game will be added to the growing collection at the exhibition.
It runs until July 20, five days after the end of the tournament.