Sorokin: Russian train attack will not harm bid

Alexei Sorokin, CEO of Russia's campaign to stage the World Cup in 2018 or 2022, also said negative publicity surrounding neighbours Ukraine's preparations for co-hosting Euro 2012 with Poland would not harm Russia's bid either.

Sorokin, speaking to reporters at the Soccerex business convention, said Russia's bid remained on course ahead of FIFA's decision on the hosts to be made in Zurich in 12 months time.

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