(CNN)Embattled FIFA President Sepp Blatter deserves a Noble Prize for his work leading world soccer's governing body, according to Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Russia's President made the comments in an interview with Swiss broadcaster RTS that was released Monday, two days after he and Blatter had gathered on stage in St. Petersburg for the preliminary draw for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. "I think people like Mr. Blatter, the leaders of international sports federations or Olympic committees, deserve special recognition," Putin told RTS. "If anyone deserves the Nobel Prize, those people do." FIFA corruption scandal timeline 27 photos FIFA corruption scandal timeline 27 photos May 14,...
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