FIFA president assured by Russian government that World Cup not affected by economic crisis Reuters Wednesday, April 20, 2016 08:30 Email Print RELATED NEWS Infantino goes from stop-gap to soccer's most powerful man FIFA presidential candidate Infantino calls for reform in troubled organization Russia World Cup chief believes corruption probe 'over' Swiss, US probes into FIFA unlikely to disrupt 2018 Russia World Cup - sources World Cup 2018 qualifying draw FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has received assurances from the Russian government that the economic crisis in Russia will not affect preparations for the 2018 soccer World Cup. More : FIFA Gianni Infantino Russian 2018 soccer World Cup
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