Sochi Mayor is sure Sochi will get the right to host football World Cup

The Mayor believes, preparation for the 2014 Olympics gives advantages to Sochi. After the Games, the city will possess modern infrastructure and experience in conducting major international events.

«I estimate the chances as 100%, because any organization first of all looks at the extent to which the city is ready for a particular event. In Sochi, while preparing for the Olympics, all infrastructure and logistics got ready, and we even built a stadium for 40 thousand spectators», - noted A. Pakhomov.

The announcement ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2018 host cities will be held on September 29. 13 cities have laid claims to host the 2018 World Cup.

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Adapted from Yuga