speech on fifa world cup 2018
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President Putin is the one who has given a welcome speech at the opening of FIFA 2018.
In his speech, he has mentioned;
"I welcome all guests to the legendary Moscow stadium Luzhniki, everyone gathered in the numerous fan zones of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and those watching us on television or online.
I congratulate you – the entire large, multinational, tightly-knit international football family – on the start of the top tournament on the planet!
This major sporting event is being held in Russia for the first time, and we are sincerely happy about it. In our country, football is not just the most popular sport. People genuinely love football. And it was love at first sight, from the first official match that took place in Russia in 1897.
We prepared responsibly for this major event and did our best so that fans, athletes, and specialists could immerse themselves in the atmosphere of this magnificent football festival and, of course, enjoy their stay in Russia – open, hospitable, friendly Russia – and find new friends here, new like-minded people.
Consider this: without exaggeration, there are billions of people on the planet who are devoted football fans. And wherever we live, no matter our traditions, we all are united as one team by our love for this spectacular, dazzling, uncompromising game. And so all the members of this team understand each other well, they have a good sense of each other.
It is in this unity, which bends neither to differences in language, nor in ideology, nor in faith, that the great power of football, of sport in general, the power of its humanistic principles, lies.
Our task is to preserve this power, this unity for future generations, for the sake of developing the sport and strengthening peace and mutual understanding among peoples.
I wish success to all the teams and unforgettable impressions to fans."
While addressing the police Putin said, this is the first time that Russia is hosting the championship and therefore the aim is to hold it at the high level. This way, a maximum security should be provided for both players as well as fans. He has ordered the police to act aptly, according to the situation and as well as in accordance with the law.
Hello to all! When one hears the word FIFA, they are immediately reminded of a group of men giving their best in making sure their team wins. One of the most overpriced World Cups to be held so far was the 'FIFA World Cup 2018'. Held at 'Russia' from 14th June to 15th July, it was one of the best tournaments to be ever held. It was the 'First World Cup' to held in 'Eastern Europe' and also the first to handle the video-assisted referee system.
A total of thirty-two teams competed over sixty-four matches which were held in twelve venues spread through eleven cities in Russia. The final match was among France and Croatia and was held at 'Luzhniki Stadium' in Moscow. France won the match and their second World Cup title. The tournament was subjected to a number of controversies but at the end, sportsmanship and dedication shined through.