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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sends birthday greetings to FIFA President Joseph Blatter

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The message reads, in part:

"You are an integral part of a remarkable era in the history of football, and FIFA has enjoyed many successful years during your tenure. You have made an invaluable contribution to popularising football and expanding the geographic area in which world football championships are held.

"I wish you health, energy, happiness, prosperity and success in your work. I look forward to meeting with you again, including as part of the preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup."