Russia 2018 starts here

I did 365 days. Now my World Cup 2018‬ project begins. 995 days to go. Yes, it's a long time and it won't be daily but it will be a, hopefully, interesting look into what will change between now and then in the political make-up of Russia and Fifa, seperately and in their currently covenient, cozy relationship.

Where will Russia stand viz-a-viz Ukraine? What kind of World Cup will we be looking forward to in Russia; one that is taking place in a country that is at war with it's neighbour or at peace with Ukraine; a country that is still ignoring numerous reports of racist incidents at football matches; a country that still has a terrible record on gay rights? 

And will Fifa be providing a football show or a side show of officials looking to make a few million $$ on the side? Will Fifa still be what is is today, or will it be better or worse? The feeling is all this crazy amount of money and political interference has to come to a head soon. Pre-Russia 2018 or after? 

I'll try to make it interesting and I'll try to make it funny. And I'll also try to keep you up to date on how some of your favourite teams like Belize, Brunei, Curacao, St Lucia, Mongolia are doing in the qualifying rounds. Oh....they're all out already and we're not even done 2015. But Guam, Bhutan and St. Vincent/Grenadines are still going strong.
995 days...hmmm.....