http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/aug/19/2018-world-cup-russian-cup-crimean-teams Australia/USA here we come or better still a World cup at Home
Yes. A country that does not recognize the sovereignty of another should not be allowed to host an international sporting event like this. It is also widely suspected that they provided the arms that brought down a civilian airliner. It's unfathomable to think that The Netherlands, USA, Germany, England and any other country who lost citizens in this act of terrorism would attend a World Cup in Russia.
Right here's a conspiracy theory for you - a couple of years ago before "the vote", Blatter wanted the 2022 WC to go to the States - however he realised that they would not win. Therefore he allowed Qatar to win knowing that their "air conditioned solution" would never work and would fall apart under closer inspection. The Qatar option would then be thrown out and a re-vote ordered. This would give the States time to be much further forward in footballing terms (which they are).
There is more chance of the Sags getting reinstated to the FL at Wycombe's expense, as this has of happening. The Qatar World Cup is possibly still in the mix, although I still think FIFA will be to stubborn to bow to the pressure and change. My thoughts have always been if FIFA want to spread it round the world, why when it is South Americas turn do the likes of Peru, Chile and co never get a look in??
Would the states of needed the time, to get ready? I agree that this is the more likely thing to happen, but the Russian one will never come to UK it's more likely they will send it to Spain another country that's been overlooked since 82 and not had an European championship since 64
