Moscow – Russia’s foreign ministry said on
Monday that British threats to boycott the
2018 FIFA World Cup would damage ties with
Moscow and hurt world sport, Interfax news
agency reported.
The British government it would respond
decisively to any Russian government’s
involvement, in the wake of the poisoning of a
former Russian double agent in England.
Prime Minister Theresa May said earlier on
Monday it was “highly likely” that Moscow was
responsible for the attack.
Some British officials have suggested
boycotting the Russia-hosted World Cup later
this year in response.
“We want to emphasize once again: such
provocative statements, which fan anti-
Russian hysteria, only complicate relations
between our countries and are blow to world
sport,” Interfax quoted the ministry as saying
in a statement.