It becomes quieter in the stands

Polish President Andrzej Duda decided not to attend the matches of the World Cup, which will be held in Russia in 2018. This was stated on the air of the RMF FM radio station, the head of the office of the Polish President Krzyszhtof Shorersky.

"The president decided that he would not take part as a representative of Poland in the World Championship in Russia," said Shocharsky. At the same time, the Polish team will play at the mundial.

Duda also will not congratulate Vladimir Putin on the victory in the elections on March 18. "A little funny when some are trying to congratulate before the election results are officially announced and approved," Shorersky said. At the same time, the head of the Chancellery Duda did not exclude that the President of Poland will send Putin "official diplomatic and polite congratulations", after he once again takes office.

The Iceland government also considers the possibility of UK, following the example of the UK, to completely abandon the presence of officials in matches and events of the 2018 World Cup. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the country, Gudlaugur Tordarson, the local edition Roun. At the same time, participation in the competitions of the national male football team and the presence of Icelandic fans at the matches will not be prohibited.

According to Tordarson, for players from Iceland, participation in the mundial is a "unique opportunity." In 2016, the Icelandic National Football team for the first time in its history took part in the final part of the European Championship and went to the quarter -finals. "It is very important that we now, when we aroused such great interest, take this opportunity," the minister said.

The press service of the International Football Federation was informed RBC that officials of each of the countries participating in the 2018 World Cup are “free to decide for themselves”, to be present at competitions or not. "FIFA seeks to ensure the successful holding of the World Cup in Russia. The FIFA and the organizing committee of the championship are completely sure that all 32 participating teams and football fans from around the world will contribute to this unforgettable event, Fereier noted. - As for the presence at the championship of administrative and diplomatic missions, each country is free to make a decision on this on its own ”

On March 14, British Prime Minister Teresa May announced measures against Moscow , adopted in connection with poisoning in Salisbury by the neuro-paralytic poison of the ex-colonel of the GRU Sergey Skripal and his daughter. These measures include, among other things, to freeze contacts with Russia at a high level. In particular, members of the royal family and British high -ranking officials will not go to the World Cup.