`` This reason alone is why it is important for me to travel to Russia . '' Games president Blatter warns against boycott . Russian says boycott would be a form of `` surrender '' Sepp Blatter says World Cup World Cup `` misused as platform for political disputes '' Protestors have voiced opposition to Russia 's anti-gay laws .
Games president Blatter warns against boycott . Russian says boycott would be a form of `` surrender '' Sepp Blatter says World Cup World Cup `` misused as platform for political disputes '' Protestors have voiced opposition to Russia 's anti-gay laws .