A group of US senators has written to the international soccer association FIFA, urging it to consider removing Russia as host of the 2018 FIFA World Cup because of its role in the Ukraine crisis and occupation of Crimea.
In a letter dated Tuesday and released on Wednesday, the 13 Democratic and Republican US lawmakers said they “strongly encourage” the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to move the global competition.
“Allowing Russia to host the FIFA World Cup inappropriately bolsters the prestige of the (Russian President Vladimir) Putin regime at a time when it should be condemned and provides economic relief …read more
Source: Daily News & Analysis
