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Russia 2018 to "rely on individual donations", claims Mutko

By David Owen

The Russia 2018 Organising Committee is relying on private donations from individuals to balance the books ©Getty ImagesRussia looks set to rely on donations from private individuals to balance the books of the 2018 World Cup Organising Committee, in what appears to be an early example of how the current crisis may impact on its plans for hosting a succession of international sports events.