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Statehood Day or the Day of Ukrainian Statehood (Ukrainian: День Української Державності, romanized: Denʹ Ukrayinsʹkoyi Derzhavnosti) is a national holiday in Ukraine, celebrated annually on 15 July, in commemoration of the Christianization of Kievan Rus'. It was previously celebrated on 28 July in 2022 and 2023. | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statehood_Day_(Ukraine) |
On 16 February 2018 three former Presidents of Ukraine, Leonid Kravchuk, Leonid Kuchma, and Viktor Yushchenko, in an address to the Verkhovna Rada (Ukraine's parliament) pleaded for the implementation of a Day of Ukrainian Statehood.[1] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statehood_Day_(Ukraine) |
The Day of Ukrainian Statehood (Ukrainian: День Української Державності, romanized: Den Ukrainskoi Derzhavnosti) was established by decree of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in 2021 during the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Ukrainian independence and was adopted by the Verkhovna Rada on 31 May 2022.[1][2] It was ... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statehood_Day_(Ukraine) |
Ukrainian expectation of the law is that it will help assert the continuity of Ukrainian statehood, protect Ukraine's national interests, preserve historical justice and eliminate fake narratives by Russia regarding the historical aspects of the formation of the Ukrainian state.[5] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statehood_Day_(Ukraine) |
After the Bishops' Council was held on 24 May 2023, it became known that the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) would ask the authorities to postpone Statehood Day, as well as Defenders Day, due to a the adoption of the Revised Julian Calendar by the church [uk] (the dates are similar to that of the more recognised Grego... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statehood_Day_(Ukraine) |
The event is symbolized by the Ukrainian trident, that is stated to represent struggle, independence, history and identity.[1] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statehood_Day_(Ukraine) |
Mario Mandžukić (Croatian pronunciation: [mâːrio mǎndʒukitɕ];[3] born 21 May 1986) is a Croatian football coach and a former player who was most recently an assistant coach for the Croatian national team. As a player, he played as a forward and became known for his aggressiveness, defensive contribution, and aerial pro... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
Starting his career in 2004 at hometown club Marsonia, Mandžukić then moved to two Zagreb-based clubs: NK Zagreb in 2005 and Dinamo Zagreb in 2007. He was Croatian First League top goalscorer in the 2008–09 season. After joining VfL Wolfsburg in 2010, Mandžukić moved to fellow-Bundesliga side Bayern Munich in 2012. He ... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
At the international level, Mandžukić debuted for Croatia in November 2007 under manager Slaven Bilić. He participated in four major tournaments with his national side, Euro 2012, the 2014 World Cup, Euro 2016, and the 2018 World Cup, reaching the final of the latter tournament, after which he retired from internationa... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
Mandžukić started playing football in Germany, where he and his parents relocated to due to the Croatian War of Independence.[5] In 1992, he joined German club TSF Ditzingen, near Stuttgart. Upon returning to his home country, the newly independent Croatia, he spent the period between 1996 and 2003 at NK Marsonia befor... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
In the summer of 2007, Mandžukić was bought by the Croatian powerhouse Dinamo Zagreb for €1.3 million as a replacement for their Arsenal-bound star striker Eduardo da Silva.[6] Upon his arrival, he managed to secure his spot in starting eleven, playing mostly in the position of second striker. On 4 October 2007, he put... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
He started the 2008–09 season with two goals against Linfield in a qualifier for the UEFA Cup. In the 2008–09 Prva HNL, Mandžukić was the league's top goalscorer, bagging 16 goals in 28 appearances. He also scored three goals in the season's UEFA Cup. This was the season of his rise in the Croatia national team as well... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
On 14 July 2010, Mandžukić signed for VfL Wolfsburg for a fee believed to be around €7 million.[9] Upon his arrival, in the first half of the 2010–11 season, he played regularly but mostly coming on as a substitute. At the time, he was mostly used as left winger under coach Steve McClaren, who played with only one stri... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
On 26 June 2012, Mandžukić signed a contract with Bundesliga club Bayern Munich for a transfer fee of €13 million,[10] pending a medical test, subsequent to his strong performance at UEFA Euro 2012 in Ukraine and Poland, and because of his terrific form for Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga. On 27 June, the transfer was offi... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
On 24 July 2012, Mandžukić made his debut for Bayern in a 6–0 win against Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan, scoring the fifth goal in the friendly match in the 79th minute. On 12 August, he scored his first goal in an official game against reigning Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund in the sixth minute, help... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
Mandžukić then added four more goals in five more Bundesliga matches, taking his tally to nine goals in 11 matches in the German top tier. After the Bundesliga winter break, Mandžukić continued with his goal scoring activity, netting three more goals in first two games, against Greuther Fürth and Stuttgart. He scored a... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
Mandžukić first began the season slowly, having small issues adjusting to new Bayern coach Pep Guardiola's system. Guardiola changed Bayern's formation from the 4–2–3–1 they had used previously under Jupp Heynckes to a new 4–1–4–1 style. While it took a bit of time to adjust, Mandžukić regained his form nonetheless in ... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
In the first semi-final of 2013 FIFA Club World Cup, Mandžukić dove low to head Thiago Alcantara's cross into goal for 2–0 against Guangzhou Evergrande. He eventually won the competition with Bayern after the final with Raja Casablanca, ended with a 2–0 victory. Upon the Bundesliga winter break, Mandžukić was left out ... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
On 10 July 2014, Mandžukić signed a four-year deal with the Spanish club Atlético Madrid for an undisclosed fee.[20] On 24 July, Mandžukić was presented to Atlético Madrid fans at Vicente Calderón, wearing the number 9 shirt.[21][22] He made his competitive debut in the first leg of the 2014 Supercopa de España on 19 A... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
Mandžukić scored his first league goal against SD Eibar, on 30 August, as Atlético recorded their first win of the new Primera División season.[26] In the opening match of the new Champions League campaign, against Olympiacos, Mandžukić collected Cristian Ansaldi's cross and sent home a close-range header into the bott... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
After returning to action sporting a facemask, he went from strength to strength, bagging 14 goals in all competitions before the winter break – including a sensational hat trick against Olympiacos in the return group stage game at the Calderon on 26 November, which ensured a place in the Champions League knockout stag... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
On 22 June 2015, Serie A champions Juventus announced that Mandžukić joined the club from Atlético Madrid on a four-year contract for a fee of €19 million payable in three installments, including a possible extra €2 million in performance-related add-ons.[33] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
On 8 August he scored the opening goal in the 69th minute for Juventus with a header against Lazio in the 2015 Supercoppa Italiana, a 2–0 win in Shanghai.[34] On 23 August 2015, he made an official league debut for Juventus, starting and playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 loss to Udinese, in the first league game of ... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
On 21 September 2015, it was confirmed that Mandžukić would be out for three weeks following a thigh related injury the day before in a 2–0 win over Genoa.[36] However, he returned early, scoring Juventus's first goal, and temporary equaliser, as the team came from behind to win 2–1 away against Manchester City, during... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
Mandžukić's second season with Juventus was particularly notable, as he was often played out of position by the club's manager Massimiliano Allegri; throughout the 2016–17 season, he primarily served as a left winger, rather than as an out and out striker, a position which he normally occupied in the past. Although his... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
On 31 October 2017, Mandžukić made his 100th appearance for Juventus in a 1–1 away draw against Sporting in the UEFA Champions League.[51][52] On 11 April 2018, he scored two goals in 3–1 away win against Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of Champions League. The first goal scored after 76 seconds became the fastest go... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
On 25 August 2018, Mandžukić scored his first goal of the 2018–19 season in a 2–0 home win over Lazio.[54] On 6 October, he made his 100th appearance in Serie A with the club in a 2–0 away win over Udinese, setting up the second goal of the match scored by Cristiano Ronaldo.[55][56] On 24 November, Mandžukić captained ... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
With the arrival of new Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri in the summer of 2019, Mandžukić was sidelined after being excluded from the manager's plans. As a result, he was also omitted from Juventus's Champions League squad, alongside teammate Emre Can. After failing to make a single appearance for the club during the 20... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
He made his league debut on 4 January 2020 in a goalless draw with Qatar SC.[66] He scored his first goal for the club on 10 January in a 2–0 win over Al-Sailiya in Qatar Cup.[67] On 11 February 2020, he made his debut and scored his debut goal in the AFC Champions League, scoring the opener in a group stage home victo... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
Following the contract termination, several clubs showed interest for signing Mandžukić, including Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş, Lokomotiv Moscow, AC Milan, Benevento, Hellas Verona, Fiorentina, Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Marseille, Wolfsburg, Hertha Berlin and Schalke 04.[70][71][72] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
On 19 January 2021, Mandžukić joined Serie A club Milan on a contract until the end of the season, with the option of a further year.[73] He made his league debut on 23 January in a 3–0 defeat to Atalanta.[74] Due to recurring injuries that impaired his physical conditions and a poor form, Mandžukić made just 11 appear... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
On 3 September 2021, Mandžukić announced his retirement.[76] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
After putting together a string of solid performances in the 2007–08 Prva HNL, as well as in Dinamo's UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup matches, Mandžukić earned a call–up to the Croat national team, for which he debuted in a game against Macedonia on 17 November 2007.[77] On 10 September 2008, he scored his first eve... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
Mandžukić's influence in the national team increased during the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying. His first goal of the campaign came in June 2011, when he scored an equalizer against Georgia at the Stadion Poljud. He added another header against Latvia in the last match of the qualifiers. With Croatia finishing second in the... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
Mandžukić was one of two of manager Slaven Bilić's first choice strikers for Croatia at UEFA Euro 2012, being paired with the Everton striker Nikica Jelavić. He scored twice in Croatia's opening 3–1 win against the Republic of Ireland,[79] and also scored in a 1–1 draw against Italy the following match.[80] Despite Cro... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
He opened the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification by providing two assists in the first two matches, against Macedonia in Zagreb and against Belgium in Brussels. He scored his first goal of the campaign against Wales in Osijek. Mandžukić added another goal to his tally in qualification match against Serbia, giving Croati... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
Mandžukić was named in Croatia's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, but was suspended for the team's first match against the host nation in São Paulo on 12 June 2014.[83] He returned to the team for their second match against Cameroon on 18 June, and marked his debut at the World Cup scoring twice in a 4–0 wi... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
Mandžukić scored once in Croatia's successful UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, opening a 1–1 home draw with Italy in Split on 12 June 2015.[86] The following 4 June, both he and Nikola Kalinić scored hat-tricks in a 10–0 warm-up win against San Marino in Rijeka ahead of the tournament; the result was a record victor... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
On 6 October 2016, Mandžukić scored a hat-trick in a 6–0 win over Kosovo in Shkodër for 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification, the opponents' first competitive game as the home team.[88] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
On 4 June 2018, Mandžukić was named to Croatia's final 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.[89] In the opening game against Nigeria, he caused Oghenekaro Etebo's own goal and won a penalty, that was successfully converted by Luka Modrić, as the game ended as a 2–0 win for Croatia.[90] During the side's round-of-16... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
During Croatia's semi-final match against England on 11 July, with the score tied at 1–1 after regulation time, Mandžukić scored the match-winning goal in 109th minute to give Croatia a 2–1 victory, sending the team to the World Cup final for the first time in their history.[97] In the final against France on 15 July, ... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
On 14 August 2018, Mandžukić announced his retirement from international football.[100][101] At the time of his retirement, he was the second highest goalscorer in the history of the Croatia national team with 33 goals. | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
In his statement, Mandžukić wrote about the 2018 World Cup silver medal: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
We have made our dreams come true, achieved a historic success, and experienced unbelievable support. That month, including the welcome in Zagreb, Slavonski Brod, and the entire Croatia, will remain the most important memory of my career. This has been the most beautiful national team journey, and my favourite return t... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
In addition to his goalscoring, pundits noted Mandžukić for his physical strength, versatility, mobility and fitness, as well as his ability in the air.[103] He was even given the nickname Đilkoš [dʑîːlkoʃ] by Miroslav Blažević, which means brash and unsophisticated, referring to the striker's physical strengths, power... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
Following his move to Atlético Madrid, Sky Sports analyst Adam Bate wrote that he was the perfect fit for manager Diego Simeone's style as Mandžukić was "often the instigator of the press with his energetic running, Mandzukic battles defences, driving them back to create space for teammates as well as preventing oppone... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
While he primarily served as a striker or as target-man in the penalty area, courtesy of his height, aerial prowess, and physical strength,[nb 1] Mandžukić's work-rate, generosity, tactical intelligence, and versatility were demonstrated by his willingness to play in many different positions across or behind the front ... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
Mandžukić was born in Slavonski Brod, present-day Croatia, on 21 May 1986. His father Mato is a Bosnian Croat from Prud near Šamac.[137] Mato was also a football player, who moved to Slavonski Brod upon transferring from Kozara Bosanska Gradiška to BSK.[138] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
Mandžukić has been in a relationship with Ivana Mikulić from Strizivojna since 2007.[139] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
On 16 April 2021, AC Milan club Chairman Paolo Scaroni announced that Mandžukić donated his March salary to AC Milan's club charity, Fondazione Milan, as he was injured the entire month. Fondazione Milan is a charity set up by the club in order to develop facilities and help younger players with difficulty getting the ... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
Dinamo Zagreb[141] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
Bayern Munich[141] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
Atlético Madrid[141] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
Juventus[141] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
Al-Duhail | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Mand%C5%BEuki%C4%87 |
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The 2018 FIFA World Cup (Russian: Чемпионат мира по футболу 2018 года) was the 21st FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for national football teams organised by FIFA. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018, after the country was awarded the hosting rights in late 2010. It was the eleventh t... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
The tournament phase involved 32 teams, of which 31 came through qualifying competitions, while the host nation Russia qualified automatically. Of the 32, 20 had also appeared in the 2014 event, while Iceland and Panama each made their debut at the World Cup. 64 matches were played in 12 venues across 11 cities. German... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
Croatian player Luka Modrić was voted the tournament's best player and awarded the Golden Ball. England's Harry Kane won the Golden Boot after scoring the most goals during the tournament with six. Belgium's Thibaut Courtois won the Golden Glove, awarded to the goalkeeper with the best performance. Kylian Mbappé was vo... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
The bidding procedure to host the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup tournaments began in January 2009, and national associations had until 2 February 2009 to register their interest.[4] Initially, nine countries placed bids for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but Mexico later withdrew from the proceedings,[5] and Indonesia's bid w... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
The 22-member FIFA Executive Committee convened in Zürich on 2 December 2010 to vote to select the hosts of both tournaments.[8] Russia won the right to be the 2018 host in the second round of voting. The Portugal/Spain bid came second, and that from Belgium/Netherlands third. England, which was bidding to host its sec... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
The voting results were:[7] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
The choice of Russia as host was controversial. Issues included the high level of racism in Russian football,[10][11][12] human rights abuses by Russian authorities,[13][14] and discrimination against LGBT people in government (including gay propaganda laws) along with wider Russian society.[15][16][17] Russia's annexa... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
Russia was criticised for alleged abuse of migrant labourers in the construction of World Cup venues,[21] with Human Rights Watch reporting cases where workers were left unpaid, made to work in dangerously cold conditions, or suffering reprisals for raising concerns.[22][23] A few pundits claimed it was slave labour.[2... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
Racism and Neo-nazi symbols displayed in the past by some Russian football fans drew criticism,[31] with documented incidents of racial chants, banners spewing hate-filled messages, and sometimes assaults on people from the Caucasus and Central Asia.[32][33] In March 2015, FIFA's then Vice-President Jeffrey Webb said t... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
Allegations of corruption in the bidding processes and concerns over bribery on the part of the Russian team and corruption by FIFA members for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups led to threats from England's FA to boycott the tournament.[37] They claimed that four members of the executive committee had requested bribes to v... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
On 3 June 2015, the FBI confirmed that federal authorities were investigating the bidding and awarding processes for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.[45][46] In an interview published on 7 June 2015, Domenico Scala, the head of FIFA's Audit And Compliance Committee, stated that "should there be evidence that the awards to... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
For the first time in the history of the FIFA World Cup, all eligible nations—the 209 FIFA member associations except automatically qualified hosts Russia—applied to enter the qualifying process.[51] Zimbabwe and Indonesia were later disqualified before playing their first matches,[52][53] while Gibraltar and Kosovo, w... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
Of the 32 nations qualified to play at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, 20 countries competed at the previous tournament in 2014. Both Iceland and Panama qualified for the first time, with the former becoming the smallest country in terms of population to reach the World Cup.[61] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
AFC (5) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
CAF (5) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
CONCACAF (3) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
CONMEBOL (5) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
OFC (0) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
UEFA (14) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
The draw was held on 1 December 2017 at 18:00 MSK at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow.[62][63] The draw was conducted by former footballer Gary Lineker alongside Russian sports journalist Maria Komandnaya [ru], with several well-known football personalities assisting, including Diego Maradona, Fabio Cannavaro, Cafu, ... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
For the draw, the teams were allocated to four pots based entirely on the FIFA World Rankings of October 2017. Pot one contained the hosts Russia (who were automatically assigned to position A1) and the best seven teams. Pot two contained the next best eight teams, and so on for pots three and four.[66] This was differ... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
Initially, each team had to name a preliminary squad of 30 players, but in February 2018 this was increased to 35.[68] From the preliminary squad, the team had to name a final squad of 23 players (three of whom had to be goalkeepers) by 4 June. Players in the final squad could be replaced for serious injury up to 24 ho... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
For players named in the 35-player preliminary squad, there was a mandatory rest period between 21 and 27 May 2018, except for those involved in the 2018 UEFA Champions League Final played on 26 May.[70] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
On 29 March 2018, FIFA released the list of 36 referees and 63 assistant referees selected to oversee matches.[71] On 30 April 2018, FIFA released the list of 13 video assistant referees, who acted solely in this capacity in the tournament.[72] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
Referee Fahad Al-Mirdasi of Saudi Arabia was removed on 30 May 2018 over a match-fixing attempt,[73] along with his two assistant referees, compatriots Mohammed Al-Abakry and Abdulah Al-Shalwai. A new referee was not appointed, but two assistant referees, Hasan Al Mahri of the United Arab Emirates and Hiroshi Yamauchi ... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
Shortly after the International Football Association Board's decision to incorporate video assistant referees (VARs) into the Laws of the game (LOTG) on 16 March 2018, the FIFA Council took the much-anticipated step of approving the use of VAR for the first time in a FIFA World Cup tournament.[77][78] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
VAR operations for all games were operated from a single headquarters in Moscow, which received live video of the games and were in radio contact with the on-field referees.[79] Systems were in place for communicating VAR-related information to broadcasters and visuals on stadiums' large screens were used for the fans ... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
VAR had a significant impact on several games.[80] On 15 June 2018, Diego Costa's first goal against Portugal became the first World Cup goal based on a VAR decision;[81] the first penalty as a result of a VAR decision was awarded to France in their match against Australia on 16 June and resulted in a goal by Antoine G... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
Russia proposed the following host cities: Kaliningrad, Kazan, Krasnodar, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don, Saint Petersburg, Samara, Saransk, Sochi, Volgograd, Yaroslavl, and Yekaterinburg.[86] To reduce travel time for the teams in the huge country, each chosen city was located in or close to European Russia (t... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
In October 2011, Russia reduced the number of stadiums from 16 to 14. Construction of the proposed Podolsk stadium in the Moscow Oblast was cancelled by the regional government. Also, in the capital, Lukoil Arena was competing with VTB Arena over which would be constructed first.[89] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
The final choice of host cities was announced on 29 September 2012. The number of cities was reduced further to 11 and the number of stadiums to 12 as Krasnodar and Yaroslavl were dropped from the final list. Of the 12 stadiums used for the tournament, three (Luzhniki, Yekaterinburg and Sochi) had been extensively reno... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
Sepp Blatter had said in July 2014 that, given the concerns over the completion of venues in Russia, the number of venues for the tournament may be reduced from 12 to 10.[91] He also said, "We are not going to be in a situation, as is the case of one, two or even three stadiums in 2010 FIFA World Cup, where it is a pro... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
In October 2014, on their first official visit to Russia, FIFA's inspection committee and its head, Chris Unger, visited St. Petersburg, Sochi, Kazan and both Moscow venues. They were satisfied with the progress.[93] On 8 October 2015, FIFA and the local organising committee agreed on the official names of the stadiums... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
Twelve stadiums in eleven Russian cities were built or renovated for the FIFA World Cup. Between 2010 (when Russia were announced as hosts) and 2018, nine of the twelve stadiums were built (some in place of older, outdated venues) and the other three were renovated for the tournament.[95] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
Base camps were used by the 32 national squads to stay and train before and during the World Cup tournament. On 9 February 2018, FIFA announced the base camps for each participating team.[111] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
At an estimated cost of over $14.2 billion as of June 2018[update],[115] the 2018 FIFA event was the most expensive World Cup in history, surpassing the $11.6 billion cost of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.[115][116] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
The Government of Russia had originally earmarked a budget of around $20 billion,[117] which was later slashed to $10 billion, for World Cup preparations. Half was spent on transportation infrastructure.[118] As part of the program to prepare for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, a federal sub-program—"Construction and Renovati... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
Platov International Airport in Rostov-on-Don was upgraded with automated air traffic control systems. Modern surveillance, navigation, communication, control, and meteorological support systems were also installed.[121] Koltsovo International Airport in Yekaterinburg was upgraded with radio-engineering tools for fligh... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
Volunteer applications to the 2018 Russia Local Organising Committee opened on 1 June 2016. The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Volunteer Program received about 177,000 applications,[126] and engaged a total of 35,000 volunteers.[127] They received training at 15 Volunteer Centres of the local organising committee based in ... | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup |
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