FIFA DISAGREES
Some German politicians have also called for Russia to be stripped of the right to host the tournament, but FIFA, soccer's world governing body, has so far resisted the demands, saying the competition could be "a force for good".
Almost 200 Dutch citizens lost their lives in the incident and the Dutch football association has said it will meet in due course to decide if it will take part in the qualifying competition for the finals in Russia.
Western politicians have taken an increasingly tough line on Russia since the downing of MH17, accusing Moscow of arming the separatists there, something Russia denies.
Clegg said the world would look weak and insincere if it allowed Russia to stage the World Cup it without a change of course by Putin in Ukraine.
"You can’t have this - the beautiful game marred by the ugly aggression of Russia on the Russian-Ukrainian border," he said.
Britain's opposition Labour party also said stripping Russia of the World Cup should be an option if its complicity in the downing of MH17 was proven and if Putin did not change course.
"Fifa should be considering contingencies now and any discussion should happen quickly, so that if necessary, alternative plans are in place in time for teams and fans from around the world," Douglas Alexander, Labour's spokesman on foreign affairs, said in a statement.
Britain, which is home to many wealthy Russians, said on Saturday it thought it highly likely that MH17 was shot down from a separatist-controlled area with a missile system supplied by Moscow.
Russia's ambassador to Britain has said Moscow is only providing humanitarian aid to the separatists. He said there was no proof of his country's involvement.
Clegg also said Russia should not be allowed to host a Formula One Grand Prix in October, but F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has said that event will go ahead as planned.
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