Platini: Russia Can Be World Champions in 2018

RIA Novosti Friday 20th January, 2012

Russia's national football team has what it takes to win its home World Cup in 2018, UEFA president Michel Platini told RIA Novosti on Friday. The world's most prestigious event is coming to its biggest nation for the first time. "Russia are capable of winning the World Cup," Platini said in an exclusive interview. "Russia can accomplish great su...

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