Football Politics dan Russia in The Victory As 2018 World Cup Host

Khairil Anwar , Eric Hiariej

2015 | Skripsi | Ilmu Hubungan Internasional

ABSTRACT As one of the biggest countries in the world, Russia intends to gain more international attention but it receives unfavorable reactions due to its policies and actions that are considered to be endangering the world stability. For this reason, Russia has attempted to use sport, especially football, as an alternative approach. The fact that Russia was elected as the host of the 2018 World Cup indicated that they are serious in creating a new image. Countries which hosted the World Cup have greatly benefited from the event, as a way to develop infrastructure management. Russia has seen a political opportunity through World Cup and applied several concepts and strategies in order to convince the world that it is ready to host the world event.

Kata Kunci : Politics - Rusia