Earlier this month Sorokin, who is also the head of Russia's 2018 bid, defended Russia's track record in dealing with racism in football.
BBC: Fifa & Uefa powerless to act on racist Russian flag
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"Welliton and Vagner Love have obtained some fans' choice awards and they are really popular among people, " added Sorokin, referring to the Spartak Moscow striker and CSKA Moscow forward.
BBC: Fifa & Uefa powerless to act on racist Russian flag