Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (28/5), criticized the United States on charges of corruption filed by the US against the FIFA officials, citing the case of the US effort to extend its jurisdiction to other countries.
Putin, in his commentary on television said the US also tried to prevent the election of the FIFA president Sepp Blatter. Elections are scheduled to take place Friday in which Blatter will face a competitor in an attempt fifth term of office.
Russia will host the World Cup in 2018.
Putin statement similar to the messages conveyed Russian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday, describing the case as the application of American law outside the legal territory.
America has been no response due to Putin's statement. Providing the opportunity for Russia to host the 2018 World Cup, is part of a Swiss investigation into allegations of mismanagement and money laundering
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