Moscow - The political tension and the situation of poor relations between Russia and Ukraine could affect 2018 World Cup group lottery Both countries are advised not to be in a group at the next World Cup.
The two countries do not get along because Ukraine accused Russia of supporting the separatist movement in eastern Ukraine. Buruknga political climate as a result of these tensions feared also influential to the field.
If Ukraine qualified for the 2018 World Cup, FIFA president Sepp Blatter does not suggest they are grouped with the host. "I'm not sure of that," Blatter said in a telephone interview.
Blatter, who is in Moscow for the launch of the logo of the 2018 World Cup, also rejected suggestions to move the 2018 World Cup of Russia. Blatter calls Fifa convinced that Russia could organize the World Cup is well and fully support the implementation of the country.
"A boycott is never achieve any goal and never give a positive effect," said Blatter.
"FIFA fully supports the World Cup in Russia. We have received a letter from North America and we replied that football is different. We believe in Russia and his government."
"The mass media should also help us about it. We've never experienced this before with the Winter Olympics in Sochi. However, during the Winter Olympics, there is no any bad news that appears.""Russia is the largest country in the world. You know that they're so worldwide media attention. But football can unite not only Russia, but also can show the world that football is bigger than any big protests," said Blatter.
So far, Blatter said he was satisfied seeing Russia's preparations. He even said, preparations are underway Russia better than before menghelat Brazil 2014 World Cup.
"When compared with the preparations for the World Cup Brazil 2014, Russia is much better with four years there is still time to prepare," said Blatter.(detikSport)
The two countries do not get along because Ukraine accused Russia of supporting the separatist movement in eastern Ukraine. Buruknga political climate as a result of these tensions feared also influential to the field.
If Ukraine qualified for the 2018 World Cup, FIFA president Sepp Blatter does not suggest they are grouped with the host. "I'm not sure of that," Blatter said in a telephone interview.
Blatter, who is in Moscow for the launch of the logo of the 2018 World Cup, also rejected suggestions to move the 2018 World Cup of Russia. Blatter calls Fifa convinced that Russia could organize the World Cup is well and fully support the implementation of the country.
"A boycott is never achieve any goal and never give a positive effect," said Blatter.
"FIFA fully supports the World Cup in Russia. We have received a letter from North America and we replied that football is different. We believe in Russia and his government."
"The mass media should also help us about it. We've never experienced this before with the Winter Olympics in Sochi. However, during the Winter Olympics, there is no any bad news that appears.""Russia is the largest country in the world. You know that they're so worldwide media attention. But football can unite not only Russia, but also can show the world that football is bigger than any big protests," said Blatter.
So far, Blatter said he was satisfied seeing Russia's preparations. He even said, preparations are underway Russia better than before menghelat Brazil 2014 World Cup.
"When compared with the preparations for the World Cup Brazil 2014, Russia is much better with four years there is still time to prepare," said Blatter.(detikSport)
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