Russia to host World Cup in heat of battle with West

Not going to be fun for the visiting fans, especially English fans who will need to keep their wits about them and avoid violent attacks from Ruskie thugs.

Thugs attacking thugs? The English received some good spanking by trained Russian hooligans at the EC in France 2 yrs ago. An overture for some more? :)

zichi: "Liverpool fans traveling to Kiev, Ukraine for the European Champions Cup, are having their hotel booking... for no real reasons." Did you mean to say "cancelled" there?

glad to be sitting this one out. good advice on wearing the Russian kit and keeping a low profile by snickers

Foreigners will be further burdened by having to register with the police within a day of arriving in each new location.

Has this ever been done in a World Cup?

Thats the smile of a man who was bribed with all the riches in the world..

Stay safe if you are planning on going to russia to see the world cup - best thing to do is kit yourself out in russia's home colors