(Kazan City KZN.RU, September 14, Albert Murtazin). The Mayor Ilsur Metshin inspected the progress in the preparation of the stadium "Kazan Arena" to hold the match of Europa League group stage between Kazan "Rubin" and the British "Liverpool". The significant match must be available for as much fans as possible; the head of the city instructed the contractor organization to mobilize all forces and to complete the stadium in time.
Currently, at the stadium "Kazan Arena" the dismantling of temporary sites that were involved at the XVI FINA World Championships is carried out. Ilsur Metshin acquainted with the preparation of a sports facility for the upcoming match and discussed a number of operational issues with the administration and management of the organization-contractor.
"Is has already announced to the fans that we want to receive “Liverpool “at November 5 and to please fans with new game on a reduced pitch. We have no backing space, "- said Ilsur Metshin and called on the representatives of the contractor to mobilize and to finalize in time. The Mayor also instructed to monitor the progress of the work daily.
"Liverpool” is a legend of world football. Therefore, it is necessary that as many fans as possible - both from Tatarstan and from other regions - got a chance to see this match at one of the best stadiums in the country. Besides, it is a different matter, when 20 thousand spectators root for "Rubin", and another thing is 40 thousand. So let's work to give fans to Kazan "Rubin", and good football to the fans, "- said the Mayor of the capital of Tatarstan.