2018 World Cup : Russia increases budget by 40%
The estimated budget for the 2018 World Cup in Russia has increased by 40% from €15bn to €21bn, according to Russian Minister for Sports, Vitaly Mutko on the 11/06/2013.
The budget has more than doubled compared to a forecast made in December 2010 by Vladimir Putin (€10bn) when Russia were awarded the tournament. The budget includes the...
