In Russia, a bear called Tim helped open a third division match

Both teams were lined up and ready to go at the Central'nyj Stadion Mashuk on Saturday, but the 22 players and match officials had to wait for a special guest first.A bear - which goes by the name of 'Tim' - was guided onto the pitch's surroundingrunning track before handing the match ball to a presumably-petrified referee.The stadium announcer joked that Tim will open matches at the 2018 World Cup– just imagine the heart attacks at FIFA HQ –before the furry assistant attempted to warm up the crowd with a few claps.1:00 for TimHosts Mashuk-KMV weren't inspired, however, and fell to a heavy defeat. Sorry, Tim.See also...Watch: Schalke's Naldo shows disgusting cruelty to goal nets with piledriver against Borussia DortmundIn Other News...