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Official draw of FIFA Confederations Cup-2017 held in Kazan

26 November 2016, Saturday

On November 26, Deputy Chairman of Russian Government for sport, tourism and youth policy Vitaly Mutko, Russian Presidential Envoy in Volga Federal District Mikhail Babich, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev and other officials attended the official draw of FIFA Confederations Cup-2017 in Kazan.

Four cities will host FIFA Confederations Cup – Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi and Kazan. Four matches will be held in Kazan.

Opening the ceremony, Gianni Infantino noted the merits of Kazan as one of organizing cities of the tournament.

“Tatarstan is a region that is filled with energy and love for football. People of different nationalities live in peace here. I love Kazan! I love Tatarstan! And it is fantastic to be here,” Gianni Infantino said.

Vitaly Mutko said that he has no doubts that Russia will host FIFA Confederations Cup at a high level.

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