Putin gives guarantees over Russian World Cup bid
Russia’s bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022 has now been backed by the required guarantees from Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Russia joined England, Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico and the United States in the race to host either the World Cup’s 21st or 22nd edition.
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