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The world football governing body FIFA expressed «complete trust» Friday in Russia's ability to ensure a safe World Cup despite fan violence in Spain during which a policeman died. A Basque officer died Thursday as hundreds of security forces claFIFA says it trusts Russia to ensure safe World Cup despite clashes
The world football governing body FIFA expressed «complete trust» Friday in Russia's ability to ensure a safe World Cup despite fan violence in Spain during which a policeman died. A Basque officer died Thursday as hundreds of security forces clashed with supporters of Russian club Spartak Moscow in Bilbao before the start of a Europa League match. A regional police spokesman refused to comment on Spanish media speculation that he was killed in the street battles with scores of Russians wearing black hoodies. FIFA said it «deeply regrets» the incident but did not assign any blame. «As far as security for the 2018 FIFA World Cup is concerned, FIFA has complete trust in the security arrangements and comprehensive security concept developed by the Russian authorities and the Local Organising Committee,» a FIFA spokesperson told AFP. ... Read more