Blatter: Important we support Russia during 'current geopolitical situation'
Outgoing FIFA president Sepp Blatter told Russian premier Vladimir Putin that the world governing body has complete trust in the country hosting the 2018 World Cup.
Blatter met Putin ahead of the draw for the qualifying competition for the finals and the pair then shared the stage at the ceremony at St Petersburg’s Konstantinovsky Palace.
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