Russian fans have been told to drink whisky on their trip to Wales for next month’s World Cup qualifier to avoid swine flu.

"We urge our fans to drink a lot of Welsh whisky as a form of disinfection," said Alexander Shprygin, head of the country’s supporter association.

"That should cure all symptoms of the disease."

Russia’s Health Ministry has warned against travelling to Britain but Shprygin said he expected several hundred fans to go to Cardiff.