Russia switched the focus of its tensions with America from Ukraine to the football pitch on Thursday with President Vladimir Putin lashing out over the US probe into FIFA.
The Kremlin strongman condemned the arrest of seven top FIFA officials, accusing Washington of trying to oust football boss Sepp Blatter after he resisted pressure to stop Russia hosting the 2018 World Cup.
“We know about the pressure that has been put on (Blatter) with the aim of banning the holding of the 2018 World Cup in Russia,” Putin said in comments released Thursday. “His general position is that sport and politics should …read more
Source: Daily News & Analysis
