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Russia as host of 2018 World Cup vows highest level organization – Putin

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Russia won the bid on Thursday to host the 2018 World Cup after a tight race against England, Portugal and Spain (jointly), and Belgium and the Netherlands (jointly).

Russia won the bid on Thursday to host the 2018 World Cup after a tight race against England, Portugal and Spain (jointly), and Belgium and the Netherlands (jointly).

As soon as he heard the news, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin jetted off to Zurich to join the celebrations.

Before flying to Zurich Putin pledged that Russia will make every effort to hold the 2018 World Cup at the highest level possible.

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