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Bishop says government 'not considering' World Cup boycott after Russian spy attack

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has suggested Australia could boycott the World Cup as part of an ongoing response to the poisoning of a former Russian spy in the United Kingdom earlier this month.

Australian Socceroo team shot during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Intercontinental play-off football match between Australia and Honduras

Australian Socceroo team shot during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Intercontinental play-off football match between Australia and Honduras Source: AAP


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