28 October 2014 20:40 CET
Moscow has played host to the third meeting of the Supervisory Board of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Local Organising Committee, chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For the first time ever, the Russia 2018 LOC Supervisory Board adopted an expanded format, with both FIFA President Blatter and FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke taking part as guests of the Board meeting while visiting Moscow for the presentation of the Russia 2018 official emblem. Also taking part were Igor Shuvalov, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Russian First Deputy Prime Minister; Vitaly Mutko, Chairman of the Russia 2018 LOC and Russian Sports Minister; Alexey Sorokin, Chief Executive of the Russia 2018 LOC; ministers from the relevant federal ministries and government departments involved in preparations for the World Cup; leaders from the tournament's host regions; and representatives of the football community and business.
Ahead of the Supervisory Board meeting, Vladimir Putin visited the Luzhniki stadium, the main arena for Russia 2018, which will host the tournament's opening match and the final. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin briefed the Russian head of state on the arena's reconstruction, and on work to modernise the complex in time for 2018.
"Today President Blatter and I have been to the Luzhniki stadium reconstruction site and were convinced that all work required is being carried out as planned," said Vladimir Putin, Chairman of the Supervisory Board. "It is important that the pace of work at other World Cup venues also corresponds to what has been scheduled, to provide for those coming to watch and take part in the tournament. There is no doubt in my mind that Russia will deliver everything on time and to the quality expected. We already have experience of hosting the Winter Olympics, the Universiade, and a whole range of global and continent-wide championships. All of this experience should be borne in mind," he added.
For the first time ever, the Russia 2018 LOC Supervisory Board adopted an expanded format, with both FIFA President Blatter and FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke taking part as guests of the Board meeting while visiting Moscow for the presentation of the Russia 2018 official emblem. Also taking part were Igor Shuvalov, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Russian First Deputy Prime Minister; Vitaly Mutko, Chairman of the Russia 2018 LOC and Russian Sports Minister; Alexey Sorokin, Chief Executive of the Russia 2018 LOC; ministers from the relevant federal ministries and government departments involved in preparations for the World Cup; leaders from the tournament's host regions; and representatives of the football community and business.
Ahead of the Supervisory Board meeting, Vladimir Putin visited the Luzhniki stadium, the main arena for Russia 2018, which will host the tournament's opening match and the final. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin briefed the Russian head of state on the arena's reconstruction, and on work to modernise the complex in time for 2018.
"Today President Blatter and I have been to the Luzhniki stadium reconstruction site and were convinced that all work required is being carried out as planned," said Vladimir Putin, Chairman of the Supervisory Board. "It is important that the pace of work at other World Cup venues also corresponds to what has been scheduled, to provide for those coming to watch and take part in the tournament. There is no doubt in my mind that Russia will deliver everything on time and to the quality expected. We already have experience of hosting the Winter Olympics, the Universiade, and a whole range of global and continent-wide championships. All of this experience should be borne in mind," he added.
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