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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Gardner

FIFA chief hoping World Cup can play part in ‘first step to peace’ in Ukraine

AP

Gianni Infantino has called on Russia and Ukraine to use the World Cup as an opportunity for a “ceasefire” between the two countries.

The tournament begins in Qatar on Sunday and the Fifa president has urged all sides to use the tournament as a “positive trigger” to work towards a resolution.

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