The FIFA World Cup, hailed as the most significant sports event globally, has once again stirred the attention of self-proclaimed witches, who take to social media to share intriguing tweets aimed at ensuring the success of their favored teams.
As anticipation builds for the Russian World Cup games, some individuals profess their intent to employ magical techniques to predict match outcomes and even cast spells on certain players.
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Notably, animals have emerged as key players in this prediction frenzy, with a Russian cat named "Achilles" gaining attention.
Despite being hearing-impaired, Achilles accurately predicted the results of four qualifying matches during the 2018 World Cup in Russia, including the opening match between Russia and Saudi Arabia, which the host won decisively with a 5-0 score line.
However, subsequent predictions by Achilles proved to be less accurate, as he failed to forecast the outcomes in three instances.
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Achilles, selected to predict games during the 2017 Confederations Cup in Russia, is regarded as a resilient and consistent feline among the Hermitage Museum's cats.
Experts speculate that Achilles' predictive abilities stem from his unique capacity for analysis and seemingly abnormal behavior.
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Traditionally, the Hermitage cat determines match outcomes by selecting one of several dishes, offering a novel and entertaining approach to the excitement surrounding the competition.
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Q: What event has once again captured the attention of self-proclaimed witches?
A: The FIFA World Cup, known as the most important sports event globally.

Q: What do some individuals intend to do as the Russian World Cup games approach?
A: They plan to use magical techniques to predict match outcomes and cast spells on certain players

Q: Which animal gained attention for its role in predicting match outcomes during the 2018 World Cup?
A: A Russian cat named "Achilles".**

Q: How many qualifying matches did Achilles accurately predict during the 2018 World Cup?
A: Four matches.**

Q: Can you name one of the matches Achilles correctly predicted during the 2018 World Cup?
A: The opening match between Russia and Saudi Arabia, which Russia won with a 5-0 scoreline

Q: What was Achilles' performance like in predicting subsequent matches during the 2018 World Cup?
A: His subsequent predictions were not correct, failing to forecast the final outcomes in three instances.

Q: For what previous event was Achilles selected to predict games?
A: The 2017 Confederations Cup in Russia.

Q: How is Achilles described by experts?
A: He is regarded as a resilient and consistent feline among the Hermitage Museum's cats, with speculation that his predictive abilities stem from his unique capacity for analysis and seemingly abnormal behavior.**

Q: How does the Hermitage cat traditionally determine match outcomes?
A: By selecting one of several dishes.

Q: What is the significance of animals like Achilles in predicting match outcomes?
A: They offer a novel and entertaining approach to the excitement surrounding the	competition.