MOSCOW: The world football governing body FIFA expressed “complete trust” Friday (Saturday in Manila) in Russia’s ability to ensure a safe World Cup despite fan violence in Spain during which a policeman died.

The Basque officer suffered a heart attack Thursday as hundreds of security forces clashed with supporters of Russian club Spartak Moscow in Bilbao before the start of a Europa League match.

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