Ekaterinburg Stadium, one of the venues for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, has undergone a nightmarish makeover in order to meet FIFA standards.
World Cup stadiums
Zenit Host St. Petersburg World Cup Stadium Curtain Raiser
On Saturday, April 22nd Zenit St. Petersburg will face FC Ural in the Russain Premier League for the first ever competitive game at Stadium St. Petersburg, one of the key venues for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
BBC Presenters May Skip 2018 World Cup Over Safety Concerns
Speculation is growing suggesting that some of the BBC’s most respected correspondents and presenters could pass on the 2018 World Cup over threats from Russian hooligans.
Russia Initiates Hooligan Crackdown Ahead of 2018 World Cup and 2017 Confederations Cup
The Russian State Duma has introduced legislation that will see tougher punishments handed out to spectators for disorder at the 2018 World Cup and 2017 Confederations Cup.
Russia 2018 Targets Green Stadiums
With the aim to continue to foster green building standards at FIFA World Cup stadiums, the 2018 Local Organising Committee (LOC) hosted a workshop to discuss current practices of green building standards application, best practices for innovative design solutions and aspects of stadium management and operation after certification. The event was attended by environmental protection experts, representatives of design organizations, developers as well as regional environmental authorities, FIFA.com reports.
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