
Alexander Djordjadze, the Deputy Chief Executive of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee, has called fears surrounding hooliganism in Russia “overblown”.

Alexander Djordjadze, the Deputy Chief Executive of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee, has called fears surrounding hooliganism in Russia “overblown”.

Speculation is growing suggesting that some of the BBC’s most respected correspondents and presenters could pass on the 2018 World Cup over threats from Russian hooligans.

The Russian State Duma has introduced legislation that will see tougher punishments handed out to spectators for disorder at the 2018 World Cup and 2017 Confederations Cup.