Oracle Cat Predicts Winner Of World Cup Opener
The psychic cat/Reuters
An psychic cat, called the Achilles, has predicted that Russia will win the opening game of the 2018 World Cup which starts on Thursday.
The host nation will on Thursday take on the Falcons of Saudi Arabia in the opening clash of the competition, the 21st edition.
Concise News gathered that the cat was given two bowls of food, but hesitated before choosing the one with the Russian flag, meaning that the host will emerge victors in the clash.
Achilles lives in St Petersburg’s Hermitage museum but is deaf, a development which his minders argue will make him not easily swayed by onlookers while undergoing his prediction.
However, it was not clear whether the sight of the national flags could influence his choice.
Despite having home advantage, the Russians are considered one of the weakest teams in the competition and would consider it a good outing if they make it out of the group stage.