The man in charge of the Russia World Cup has insisted that Fifa president Sepp Blatter is "a victim" of the scandal engulfing football's world governing body.

Russia 2018 Chief Executive Alexei Sorokin told the BBC that Blatter was not to blame for the actions of individuals within the organisation.

Mr Blatter is in St Petersburg for Saturday's World Cup draw, as questions persist about Russia's suitability to host the tournament.

Dan Roan reports.