article_snippet.sent: A group of U.S. senators has written to football's world governing body FIFA, calling for Russia to be removed as host of the 2018 World Cup because of Russia role in the Ukraine crisis and occupation of Crimea.
article_snippet.sent: In a letter dated Tuesday and released on Wednesday, the 13 Democratic and Republican U.S. lawmakers said the 13 Democratic and Republican U.S. lawmakers 'strongly encourage' FIFA to move the global competition. '
article_snippet.sent: Putin regime at a time when it should be condemned and provides economic relief at a time when much of the international community is imposing economic sanctions,' US senators wrote to FIFA President Sepp Blatter.
article_snippet.sent: Republican John McCain is one of 13 US senators urging FIFA to think again .
highlights_snippet.sent: US senators have asked FIFA to reconsider because of Ukraine crisis .
  