The World Championship in Russia practically fell into the top ten. Former president of the International Football Federation Josef Blatter recognized the organization of the tournament almost flawless. The first assessment, which the ex-head of FIFA exhibited mundialyu, was one and a half points behind the highest score. Then the expert changed his mind. "After ten days of the championship I can say that you organized the tournament at 8.5. I can not put 10 out of 10, because this will mean that there is nowhere to grow. But for me - a man who saw a lot of world championships ... Wait, I'll even put 9 to you! ", Blatter said in an interview with Sport24. Ru. According to the ex-president, Russia had a hard time, because it was "pressed on all sides". However, this did not prevent the start of the World Cup at the height. "Everything turned out fine.
It is even more beautiful that Russia won the opening match [the Russian team defeated the Saudi team with a score of 5: 0]. This is very important, - said Blatter, adding. - You are doing everything right. You have a very strong head of state. Believe me, FIFA seriously pressed to prevent the World Cup from falling to Russia.
But you can not put pressure on a person like Putin.
He is very strong. And he believes in this World Cup ". According to Blatter, ten points is an ideal that does not exist. Conducting mundialya, he compared with admission to the university, specifying that Russia has the first session with which it has "all okay". "If you pass it six points, it will be very difficult for you to reach ten. But if you start with a nine, you will be close to the goal, "assured the ex-head of FIFA. However, this is not his first review. Last week, Blatter said that this championship for him is the 11th in a row. For the first time the specialist did not participate in his organization, and was only involved when it came to choosing the host country. The main rival of Russia, recalled Blatter, was Britain. The preference of the first one is explained by the fact that some of the British have bikhotirovat tournament.
"You can not make everyone happy in the world. And do not forget: FM-2018 was intended to be held by the British. And they did a lot to get it. But lost in the first round of voting. In England, we must learn how to lose, "the newspaper" Sport-Express ". However, in that conversation Blatter left enthusiastic reviews about the world football championship. "The Russians invested their souls. It is felt.
And everything is going well, which I'm very happy, "- summed up the ex-president of FIFA.