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The Russian World Cup seemed to unfold without a hitch in the strange VAR call that left the fans of some countries scratching their heads – but maybe all of it was not as healthy as it was. It appeared on the surface
. a stadium used in the flagship football event was damaged by heavy rains that took away paths and dikes, leaving wide craters, while ruined alleys near another arena were imputed to a bad job.
Volgograd Arena The weather conditions, leaving the site far from the attractive destination, were during the one month tournament which ended with France 's 4-2 win over Croatia in Monday morning final (AEST).
Built on the banks of the Volga The stadium held four World Cup games and cost $ 370 million to build.
But some of this money seemed to have been thrown – literally – after the rain hit Russia. 9006] According to reports, the current was cut off at the Volgograd stage after the water pipes and sewer systems broke.
The cars even had to face sand-covered roads after the heavy rains. which was built specifically for fans to travel to the World Cup in the city was also washed away by the rains. Despite the setbacks, Russian President Vladimir Putin says that the country can be "proud" of hosting the Football World Cup, judging that it is a success "in all areas". respect "after the Sunday final.
" We can surely be proud of the way we have organized this tournament, "Putin said in television commentaries after France's victory over Croatia. great event a success in all respects.
"We did it for our supporters, for Russian sports fans and for all those who love sport around the world."
Putin thanked fans foreigners who came to Russia for the tournament.Before that a month ago, there were worries because of the memory of violence between Russian fans and English during the tournament of Euro 2016.
However , fans of this World Cup "have shown that sport and football can" People have tried to scare us by saying that the English would come to commit acts of hooliganism … But everyone has behaved in the most exemplary way ", Putin said.
Despite strong diplomatic tensions between Moscow and the West, world football leaders and personalities as well as world leaders have come together to congratulate Russia on its organization.
The game was attended by Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron and Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic.
Putin said he congratulated the two leaders. 59003] "A score of 4-2 in the final – I do not remember seeing such a score and few people could do it," Putin said. "Both teams were magnificent … I'm sure everyone liked their way of playing, and so did I."
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev wrote on Instagram: "A wonderful final! France is champion, Russia has organized the best World Cup."
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