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MOSCOW – The "best World Cup" was not limited to football
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says it has changed the perception of a country skeptical and perhaps still skeptical .
"I think everyone … has discovered a beautiful country, a welcoming country, a country full of beautiful people who want to show the world that what is sometimes said does not happen here," said Infantino . "It is a country extremely rich in culture, extremely rich in the history of humanity, of all of us.We can see it and discover it in all the cities.I think it was a great adventure.
"I am sure that the hundreds of thousands of people who came enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere and warm atmosphere of everyone."
"I think a lot of meadow. expressed have changed with and thanks to this World Cup. Everyone has seen the true nature of all the people. "
The Russian people are aware of how they are generally perceived.Many of them take it upon themselves to help distressed tourists in an effort to soften the way they are perceived. [19659002] I had a conversation with a man the day before Sunday's final which confirmed that young Russians realized that stereotypes limited the number of visitors.This vast country is a destination.
"This country, Russia has changed, "said Mr Infantino thanking President Vladimir Putin." Russia has become a real football country, a country where football is not just the World Cup, but has become a part of the country's DNA. "The legacy of this World Cup will put Russia at the top of countries in terms of football around the world.Russians have concrete plans to make sure that the stages continue to live. "
More than 11 billion dolla rs were budgeted to host a World Cup that drew about 3 million fans, guests and media.
Cup still holds the record of the most attended tournament.
More than 3.5 million fans attended the tournament when it was held in the United States.
THE GREAT QUESTION
Some claim that this World Cup served to mask the human rights violations that were largely ignored during this tournament.
After praising Russia before Sunday's final, Infantino asked to respond to critics of this World Cup and the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
"I think there are a lot of injustices in the world," began the Italian president of the FiFA. "There are many things in the world that do not work as the world's citizens would like."
"There are many things we would like to change in the world, there are many things we are not happy about in the world, it is not in a country. is not in a region, it is not in one area, but in the whole world. "
Discrimination is pervasive in a country where LGBT rights are non-existent. FIFA is accused of turning a blind eye to injustices.
"We try to work to make and talk and to change things for good wherever we can," says Infantino
"But here we are at the World Cup. Focus on football.We focus on the celebration of football.
"And, in fact, I think that one of the things we miss in the world – more and more – is our ability to talk and talk. no dialogue or discussion … so we can not go anywhere. If football and the World Cup can help open channels and discussions and help those who have to make the important decisions to start talking to each other and to realize that there are people all over the world – some better, "
The football governing board faces similar complaints about the awarding of the 2022 tournament in Qatar
" Football can not solve all the problems of the world, "added Infantino. . "Football can not change the past, but football can have an impact in the future, and maybe some people who make important decisions for our planet can watch what we try to do in football. and take inspiration to try to solve these problems.He arrived without denying what happened, with respect for those who have been touched personally and directly from what has happened all over the world. "
Infantino avoids saying or defining what" has happened. "
If football can contribute a bit … then I think it's already a positive result,"
CELA AND CE
Sunday's final was the 900th World Cup match … first meet in the 1998 World Cup semi-finals, with the hosts 2-1 … it was the ninth final of the World Cup in Europe … Croatia is t the second team to qualify for the World Cup after the UEFA playoffs (Germany, 2002) Croatia and England are the only teams to have paid three extra matches in the World Cup.
WINNERS OF THE FIFA PRIZES
* Gold Ball: Luka Modric
* Silver Ball: Eden Hazard [19659002] * Bronze Ball: Antoine Griezmann
* Boot of gold: Harry Kane (6)
* Boot of money: Antoine Griezmann (4)
* Bronze boot: Romelu Lukaku (4)
* Gloves d & # 39; : Thibaut Courtois
* FIFA Player: Kylian Mbappe
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