He criticized those in Europe and North America who are calling for a boycott of the cup in Russia, saying that such an approach never works.
“We are not in politics – we are in sports. And I’m sure Russia will deliver an exceptional World Cup,” he said in an interview with RT’s Sophie Shevarnadze.
“Russia is the biggest country in the world,” world football’s boss explained, adding that its location straddling both Europe and Asia has always made it a good contender. FIFA was never going to offer any objection .... http://rt.com
