I was surprised by the atmosphere of the championship! – Mail.Ru Sports



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– You recently spent a few days in Moscow and in St. Petersburg. How do you organize the tournament? Is there anything to complain about? Perhaps, suggests something to improve ?

– I was impressed by the level of organization. I've really experienced everything that a normal fan feels. Because he was accredited to the championship as a fan. Everything is very well organized, everything is under control. I particularly want to mention the work of the local organizing committee – the Russian committee. He deserves all the praise. I am confident that such a level will continue until the very end of the tournament. FIFA is doing its job: for example, it ensures the timely arrival of teams in the stadiums. Astonished and shocked by the atmosphere of the championship! I have experienced incredible emotions – especially at the time I was in Moscow. It's normal. After all, the center of all life and the whole championship is now in Moscow. And in St. Petersburg I had a fascinating cultural program! Football is united with great art. And football itself is in its way also art. In general, I have nothing else to do than congratulate Russia and congratulate. And I am very happy to do it. Of course, a special part of my trip was a meeting at the Kremlin with the president of your country, Vladimir Putin. Naturally, during the conversation we remembered the historical date – December 2, 2010, when in Zurich Russia was chosen hostess of the 2018 World Cup.

– Is this the best tournament in history ? each tournament is special. Be careful – the result of many matches of the 2018 World Cup was decided at the last minute. And then in the shootout, as it happened in the 1/8 finals. Tournament very difficult. The best? This question is better for me after the final. Rather, the most uncompromising. In any case, I appreciate it for myself. For me, it is the eleventh championship – of them, it is exactly the most uncompromising. Nobody wants to give in, everyone wants to win, they play until the end

– Which teams are you currently watching?

– Behind everything. Especially for your national team. I hope that she will perform, especially thanks to the huge support of the fans. I already told you when we spoke in Moscow that the successful game of the team representing host country allows you to create the right atmosphere. This is what happened with Russia.

– Many favorites have already left – Germany, Spain, Argentina … Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have left Russia. Is the world championship worthless without them?

– No There is a change of generations of players. It is absolutely normal. They are not eternal

– Which teams do you expect to see in the final?

– I am not a prophet I am not ready to predict who will reach the decisive match. Let's see how the quarterfinals will pbad. I can only note that today is the performance of three teams that I have already distinguished: Brazil, Uruguay and Belgium.

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