Roman Abramovich to back Russia in race to host 2018 World Cup

By Paul Kelso Published: 9:23PM GMT 02 March 2010

World domination: Roman Abramovich is subsidy Russia"s bid Photo: GETTY IMAGES

The Chelsea owners is approaching to be invited to stick on the Russian government"s bid cabinet as an adviser, with his seductiveness and change in football approaching to assistance the campaign.

The Russian bid has a poignant participation at the Soccerex European Forum in Manchester this week, where the conflict lines for 2018 and 2022 World Cups are clear.

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As well as the Russian operation, Qatar have additionally parked their generously saved lobbying debate on England"s lawn. Both bids have some-more building space in the discussion gymnasium and have laid on drinks receptions, whilst England 2018 countered on Tuesday night with a entertainment at Manchester Town Hall.

While Qatar are outspending their rivals for 2022 their sponsorship of the African connection association is thought to have cost $3 million Russia demand that, discordant to perceptions, they will not find to win votes with money, and that their bid bill is only $20 million, allied with England"s.

"There is not sufficient income in the universe to broach a World Cup for you, there are a little things that income will not buy," pronounced bid operations executive Alexander Djordjadze.