Москва готовится к грандиозному финалу чемпионата
2018-07-14 11:55
Футбольные болельщики 15 июля смогут бесплатно доехать до «Лужников». Кроме того, московские власти организуют дополнительные автобусные маршруты. К наплыву фанатов готовятся и владельцы столичных баров и кафе.
Вести. Эфир от 14.07.2018 (11:00)
2018-07-14 12:06
Футбол на Красной площади: бразильский футболист Жилберту Силва дал мастер-класс. Елизавете II пришлось ждать Дональда Трампа на чаепитие целых 15 минут. В Эймсбери обнаружили бутылку — якобы с «Новичком». У кого обнаружили яд?
У Хорватии с Францией давние футбольные счеты
2018-07-14 13:35
Как живут хорваты, наши братья-славяне? И что за страна Хорватия? У славян, особенно в Истрии, в речи мелькает и много итальянских слов: католики, с самой границы славянского и латинского миров.
Вести-Москва. Эфир от 14 июля 2018 года (11:20)
2018-07-14 14:22
Чемпионат мира подходит к финалу. Как Москва готовится к заключительному футбольному матчу и торжественному закрытию? 30 градусов жары обещают в столице. Где можно охладиться и где искупаться? Участок Филевской линии закрыли на выходные из-за ремонта. Ретро-выставка и экстрим шоу на ВДНХ: День транспорта отмечают в Москве.
Фан-зона у Эйфелевой башни и футбольные шаржи: Париж готовится к финалу ЧМ
2018-07-14 14:29
Совсем немного остается до главного спортивного события месяца, а для кого-то и четырех лет — финала чемпионата мира по футболу в Москве. На этот раз он — европейский: кубок FIFA увезут с собой Франция или Хорватия.
Russia: ‘There will be a seismic event tomorrow in Croatia’ — Dalic on World Cup Final
2018-07-14 14:40
“Of course, when you are mentioned in that context, that’s very nice, it is pleasing, but I don’t really preoccupy myself with that. I want my team to win, God willing, we might win the World Cup tomorrow, other things are outside of my control. Let me not repeat myself again, what I’m after is nation team success, individual rewards are not priority.”
Croatia’s head coach Zlatko Dalic and team captain Luka Modric took part in a press conference in Moscow on Saturday, just one day before his team’s historic World Cup final against France.
“Win or lose, there will be a seismic event tomorrow in Croatia, and this brings us strength and motivation, one of the greatest motivators are our fans,” he said.
“Hopefully there will be 4 million people tomorrow celebrating in the streets,” he added.
Modric, who has widely been tipped to win the Ballon d'Or, spoke about speculation that he would receive the award, saying “when you are mentioned in that context, that’s very nice, it is pleasing, but I don’t really preoccupy myself with that.”
The FIFA World Cup final between France and Croatia will take place on July 15 at Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium.
Russia: National World Cup committee blown over by record-breaking impact of event
2018-07-14 15:00
Chairman of Russia 2018 Local Organising Committee Arkady Dvorkovich and CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organising Committee Alexey Sorokin talked about the legacy of the 2018 World Cup and its impact the country during a press conference in Moscow on Saturday.
“I think the main legacy is the transformation of the country’s image and a change of people’s mood. In fact, it is the most important thing,” Dvorkovich said, adding that the financial impact should not be assessed in terms of GDP, but the “tourism, trips, travel account for a new source of growth which we did not have before but which we have got as a result of the World Cup.”
Sorokin analysed some of the statistics of the event. “The World Cup’s efficiency is 2.6 of goals per match and only one 0-0 draw. It means a great result for the World Cup,” he said.
“There is a figure which scares even me. During the World Cup, [Russian] airports handled 15,000,000 people. It is really a stunning figure,” he continued, adding “over this period more than 1,000,000 foreign guests visited us. For such a short time frame, this figure is probably unprecedented.”
«Фанимани»: Какая страна победила на ЧМ по футболу в денежном эквиваленте
2018-07-14 15:44
Какая страна победила на чемпионате мира по футболу в денежном эквиваленте? Какие дополнительные штрафы могут появиться в ближайшее время в России? Смогут ли россияне по совету Росстата перейти на здоровое питание? Самые интересные события недели из мира денег и экономики — в программе «Фанимани».
Russia: It’s nice when small countries dream — Suker on Croatia’s WC ambitions
2018-07-14 16:28
Retired Croatian forward Davor Suker spoke about Croatia’s World Cup ambitions during an interview in Moscow on Saturday, one day before the team’s World Cup final against France.
“It’s nice in football to give small countries the opportunity to dream to be world champions,” he said, adding that when France and Croatia beat Argentina, they already made history.
The retired footballer also said that Croatians around the world from “California to Australia” will be celebrating.
The FIFA World Cup final between France and Croatia will take place on July 15 at Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium.
UK: ‘Nobody likes to play the final of the losers’ — Mourinho on WC third play-off
2018-07-14 17:44
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho discussed the third-place playoff between England and Croatia in an interview in Manchester on Saturday.
“This is a game that doesn’t make sense. I think that players and managers and fans after losing a semi-final, they just deserve to go home, in the professional case to have a rest to prepare the next season,” he said, adding “and nobody likes to play the final of the losers,” the manager said.
“But when you have to you have to play it in a positive way,” Mourinho continued, adding “it’s better to finish third than fourth.”
Talking about how to motivate players for such a match, the Manchester United boss said that one way would be to give players that did not play too frequently during the main tournament a chance on pitch, while another method would be to forget about fatigue and play the strongest side.
“When you reach a semi-final you’re almost touching the sky, if you lost the semi-final and then if you lose the third and fourth match you go home after two defeats,” he concluded.
England and Belgium play in the World Cup third place playoff in Saint Petersburg on Saturday.
Belgium: Outburst of joy as Belgium score against England
2018-07-14 17:51
Belgian football fans in Brussels erupted with joy as Thomas Meunier scored the first goal against England in the FIFA World Cup 2018 third-place play-off in St Petersburg stadium on Saturday.
This is the second time the two teams are meeting in the 2018 World Cup; in the group stage, England lost to Belgium 1:0.
Russia: Russia 'set the bar pretty high for future hosts ’ — FIFA VP Montagliani
2018-07-14 18:01
The Vice President of FIFA and the CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani spoke about the high standards set by the Russian in hosting the World CUp during an interview in Moscow on Saturday.
«It's been an absolute pleasure to be here. The country has welcomed the world,» he said. «The people are fantastic. The organisation has been absolutely top-shelf, they set the bar pretty high for future hosts.»
Montagliani pointed out that they would ask Russia to share their experience of hosting the World Cup for the benefit of future championships.
Besides organisational issues, he also stated that Russia managed to establish fantastic 'software' during the World Cup, referring to the atmosphere and fans.
Belgium: Fans euphoric after Belgium secures 3rd place in WC
2018-07-14 19:32
Belgian fans were overjoyed as their national football team beat England 2:0 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup third-place play-off in St. Petersburg stadium on Saturday.
Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard scored both goals for the Red Devils.
This was the second time for the two teams to meet in the 2018 World Cup; in the group stage, England had lost to Belgium 1:0.
Russia: Qatar ready to take on WC baton from Russia
2018-07-14 19:49
Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy for 2022 World Cup Hassan Al Thawadi talked about the challenges Qatar would face hosting the next tournament, as well as the tournament’s ability to change people’s perceptions about other countries, during an interview with former Danish goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel in Moscow on Friday.
“We are ready. We are on the path based on the plan we have set up,” he said. When asked about Qatar’s preferences over hosting 48 or 32 teams, Thawadi said the country had been preparing for the latter format so far.
Speaking about Qatar’s decision to move the dates of the future tournament to the winter period, Thawadi explained it by saying that such a shift could probably enhance the performance of footballers. “Because you actually looking at players in the middle of the season not at the end of the season. So, you are actually looking at players representing country, representing people, representing the flag at a time when they can actually deliver at the height of their performance,” he elaborated.
Thawadi along with Schmeichel and the host went on to discuss the challenges fans might face in Qatar focusing on the cultural issues and local rules and laws.
The sport official noted that Qatar’s World Cup would be “slightly” different in terms of the dressing traditions and the rules concerning the consumption of alcohol but would do its best to welcome people “from different walks of life and different parts of the world.”
“You know, it is a different culture, yes, but it is not a restrictive culture as people might actually think,” he said.
From his perspective, a World Cup is a unique platform to break down people’s stereotypical views of other nations. “Our message from the very beginning — bring the world cup to the Arab World, let the World see who we are,” Thawadi pointed out.
“And if there was ever tournament that you can see quintessentially transform people’s minds about, you know, from human interaction — Russia did it,” he said.
Russia: There are no small teams anymore — Drogba on World Cup underdogs
2018-07-14 19:51
Ivorian football legend Didier Drogba said it was 'good for football' that pre-tournament favourites crashed out of the World Cup earlier than predicted and so-called underdogs made it further, during an interview in Saint Petersburg on Saturday.
«Big teams are out, I think it's good for football. Now the game is global,» he said. «You can see there are no small teams, no more. Players from let's say Morocco, they play in Italy, in the best teams.»
Talking about the Ivorian national team, Drogba said it was not be enough for them to just participate in World Cups and that they would need to win one.
The Ivory Coast did not qualify for the 2018 World Cup, despite participating in 2006, 2010 and 2014, with Drogba saying there is 'something wrong' with African football at the moment.
Вести в субботу. Эфир от 14.07.2018
2018-07-14 20:00
Что ждать от встречи лидеров двух ядерных сверхдержав? Почему новый врио Столетие расстрела царской семьи: так что с останками?
Футбол и мировые проблемы: в Москве — большой политический сбор
2018-07-14 20:03
В Москве — большой политический сбор. Помимо президентов вышедших в финал Франции и Хорватии это главы государств и правительств Абхазии, Армении, Венгрии, Габона, Катара, которому принимать следующий чемпионат, Киргизии, Молдавии, Палестины, Сан-Томе и Принсипи, Судана, Южной Осетии.
В Череповце девушки украли пластикового Неймара
2018-07-14 20:54
В Череповце украли капитана сборной Бразилии по футболу. Вернее, его пластиковую копию. Фигура прославленного нападающего Неймара стояла у входа в местный ресторан.
Russia: 'A pleasure and a privilege' — French boss Deschamps on WC final
2018-07-14 21:34
France coach Didier Deschamps said that there is nothing more ‘beautiful’ than playing in the World Cup final, during an press conference following a training session held in Moscow on Saturday.
«It's already a great pleasure and a privilege to play this match, there is nothing more beautiful, more powerful when you are a professional player to be able to play at the final of the World Cup,» Deschamps stated.
He added that the team will be prepared 'in the best way possible.'
France captain Hugo Lloris said that Croatia 'deserves' to be in the final and they are an opponent of 'great quality.'
Footage showed star attackers Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud training alongside the rest of the squad in preparation for the final match.
France will play against Croatia for the World Cup in Moscow on Sunday, July 15.
Belgium: Brussels parties after 3rd place Belgium enjoy best ever finish
2018-07-14 21:53
SOT, Fan (French): «We were this close [to the final].»
Belgian fans rocked Brussels as they celebrated to their national side's win over England in the 2018 FIFA World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday.
Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard scored for the Red Devils in a 2-0 victory.
This was the second time the two teams met at the 2018 World Cup; in the group stage, England lost 1-0 to Belgium.
The third-place finish marks Belgium's best ever result at a World Cup.
It's more than a sport — Photos capture football fans as WC2018 draws to a close *STILLS*
2018-07-14 22:14
A slideshow shows football fans from around the world spotted in Moscow reveling in the World Cup euphoria.
Fans were caught singing and dancing on the streets of Russian capital, adorned in their flags and symbols.
The World Cup was held in 11 Russian cities from June 14 with the final taking place in Moscow on July 15.
Russia: Croatia gears up for historic first WC final
2018-07-14 22:33
The Croatian national team held its last training in Moscow on Saturday, ahead of the tournament's final match against France, at the Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday.
Earlier in the day, manager Zlatko Dalic and captain Luka Modric held a press conference.
«Win or lose, there will be a seismic event tomorrow in Croatia, and this brings us strength and motivation, one of the greatest motivators are our fans,» said Dalic.
The 2018 World Cup will conclude with the final match at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium.
Путин: благодаря чемпионату мира по футболу рухнули мифы о России
2018-07-14 22:56
Прошедший в России чемпионат мира по футболу удался. Одним из его результатов стало разрушение мифов и предубеждений о России. Об этом президент России Владимир Путин заявил в субботу в Москве в Большом театре на концерте звезд мировой оперы.
England: Football not coming home and fans are 'absolutely gutted'
2018-07-14 23:00
English football fans were devastated yet resolute in London as their football team bowed out of the 2018 World Cup in the fourth place on Saturday.
«We should have got third place at least, we deserved to win it,» a fan said after England lost to Belgium 2:0 in the third-place play-off.
«Maybe in four years in Qatar, hopefully we can do something. Maybe in the 45 degree heat,» another added.
Russia: Bronze medal winners Belgium set to depart from St Petersburg
2018-07-15 00:05
The Belgian team arrived at Saint Petersburg airport on Saturday, following their 2-0 victory over England in the World Cup's third place playoff.
Belgium concluded their World Cup campaign in St Petersburg by winning against the Three Lions to take the bronze medal, their highest ever finish.
Формула власти. Эфир от 15.07.2018
2018-07-15 00:34
В России проходит чемпионат мира по футболу. Для того, чтобы этот гигантский механизм работал без сбоев, за кулисами праздника спорта трудилась многотысячная международная команда сотрудников FIFA. «Формула власти» в эти дни встретилась с президентом Международной федерации футбольных ассоциаций (FIFA) Джанни Инфантино.
Russia: Belgium players proud of third-place finish
2018-07-15 01:47
Red Devils players were delighted by their side's 2-0 third-place playoff victory against England in St. Petersburg on Saturday.
«It's a good feeling to finish like this, we want to win today, because we want to finish third, but also because a lot of players from the team play in England, « said Thorgan Hazard, brother of goalscorer Edin.
Yannick Carrasco and Nacer Chadli gave their assessment of Belgium's tournament.
England's Kieran Trippier hoped the fans should feel «proud» of the side's achievements.
Belgium and England entered the race for third place after losing their semi-finals against France and Croatia respectively.
Russia: Football fans reflect on Belgium third-place and WC 2018
2018-07-15 01:54
SOT, football fan: «England sucks.»
SOT, football fan: «Yeah they really suck.»
SOT, football fan: «They are really bad.»
SOT, football fan: «They beat Sweden, which they shouldn't have. So yeah, they are much better.»
SOT, football fan: «We are a bit disappointed by England, but OK, to be honest I am French so tomorrow is a big day. So, we have a good team, very good generation.»
SOT, football fan: «20 times, 20 fucking times, that's it, that's it. 20 times.»
Football fans gave their analysis of the England-Belgium third-place playoff and the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Saint-Petersburg on Saturday.
England came under criticism for an unconvincing performance, with Belgium having «many more chances» in the 2-0 victory.
As for the host country, some were surprised by different the reality was from their preconceptions of Russia.
«Before we came we were told that it was a dangerous place to come to Russia, especially my family. But now we have arrived, we have met everybody. Everybody has made us feel really welcomed,» one England fan relayed.
Belgium beat England 2-0 in the World Cup third-place playoff, the country's highest finish ever.
Russia: Croatian fans flood into Moscow before historic World Cup final
2018-07-15 03:19
Croatian fans flooded into central Moscow on Saturday night, ahead of their first ever World Cup final.
Football supporters were cheering, singing and dancing on Moscow's Nikolskaya street, which has been a hive of activity for fans throughout the tournament.
Croatia will face favourites France in the World Cup final to be held the Moscow's Luzhniki stadium on Sunday.
