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SOCHI, Russia - FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said Friday a boycott of the 2018 World Cup in Russia would be nonsense.Some European politicians have suggested that European countries could boycott the World Cup over the conflict in eastern Ukraine, which many Western governments accuse Russia of provoking.During a visit to Sochi, Valcke said talk of a boycott was an attempt to provoke discord rather than to be realistic on what the world is today.He added: I hope that the world will understand and recognize that the World Cup is a sporting event and there is nothing to do with politics and should not be used as a political tool . by any groups.Valcke spoke after meeting with Russian World Cup organizers in Sochi to examine the state of preparations for the tournament.Hes the first senior FIFA official to visit Russia since last weeks publication of a report by FIFA ethics judge Joachim Eckert that closed the probe of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding contests.Eckerts report was a summary of a longer report by FIFA investigator Michael Garcia, who has accused Eckerts summary of misrepresenting his findings.Eckert judged that any corrupt acts did not justify re-opening the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.FIFA defended a decision by Eckert and Garcia to provide full copies of Garcias report to FIFAs audit and compliance committee chairman, Domenico Scala, who may then release details to FIFAs executive committee next month.Now there will be more information given to the executive committee members and its a good thing, Valcke said.Several current and former members of the executive committee have themselves been accused of improper behaviour during the World Cup bidding process.Also Friday, Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko, who chairs the organizing committee for the 2018 World Cup, vowed that fans would not face travel problems despite the large distances between some of the 11 host cities.The easternmost city, Yekaterinburg, is 1,300 miles (2,100 kilometres) from Sochi in the south and almost 1,550 miles (2,500km) from Kaliningrad in the west.The flight to Yekaterinburg from (Sochi) is two hours long and to St.Petersburg from here is a three hours flight. These are the longest distances, Mutko said. So, in general for fans it will be very convenient. Asics Gel Kinsei 4 Mujer . The team made the announcement after Saturdays 6-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. RHP Kenny Giles will be called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill Adams spot on the roster. Asics Gel Lyte iii Baratas .com) - The Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings are ready to put all the talk and hype surrounding their meeting at Dodger Stadium behind them. http://www.asicsnimbus17.es/asics-hombre-running.html. QUARTERBACKS Carson Palmer (vs Colts)Last week: 30/42, 419 yards, 2 TDsWinners of their last three and now tied for the final wild card spot in the NFC, the Cardinals are worth keeping an eye on. Zapatillas Asics Mujer Running .C., has been named Canadas top female official, winning the 2014 SOC Award of Excellence. Cranes career as a figure skating judge has spanned over 40 years. Asics Onitsuka Tiger España . He was attracted by the punishing defence, the strong running game and a coaching staff he trusted. The 49ers announced Thursday that Manningham had signed a two-year deal to join the team he helped knock out in the NFC championship game two months ago in their latest offensive upgrade at wide receiver.TORONTO -- The Oakland Athletics claimed right-hander Marcus Walden on Wednesday after he was put on waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays. Walden was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays a day earlier. He made five appearances for Toronto in spring training but did nott play in a regular-season game.dddddddddddd The 25-year-old native of Fresno, Calif., was 6-14 with a 3.71 earned-run average last season at double-A New Hampshire. Walden made three appearances at triple-A Buffalo this year, going 0-1 with a 13.50 ERA. ' ' '