Breaking new ground  

Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium looks fit for a World Cup Final as new pictures emerge during refurbishment

Centrepiece ground is currently being remodelled for next summer's tournament in Russia

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Russia’s Luzhniki Stadium is currently undergoing refurbishment in time for the World Cup

INCREDIBLE new pictures of Russia’s 2018 World Cup final stadium have emerged – and it looks like the organisers are leaving nothing to chance.

Artificial lighting covers the Luzhniki Stadium’s pitch in order to have the grass in tip-top state next year.

Employees can be seen carrying electrical cable past the stands to ensure the ground is fully functioning.

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Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium is being refurbished to accommodate the World Cup, which Russia won the bid for in 2010.

Its capacity is being increased from 78,000 to 81,000 seats.
The athletics track has been removed and stands have been positioned closer to the pitch to create a better atmosphere at matches.

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An employee mows the grass on the pitch at the Luzhniki Stadium as work is done to the ground

Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium looks fit for a Russian World Cup Final

Fit For A Final

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Workmen carry electrical cables past a stand in order to have the stadium fully functioning in time for the World Cup

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Seats are covered in bags to preserve them ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia

 

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Russia's Luzhniki Stadium is being upgraded from a 78,000 to an 81,000-seater ground

 

       

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Employees work hard in order to get the Luzhniki Stadium fit for a World Cup

 

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Blueprints for the Russian stadium can be seen upon entry to the ground

 

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Luzhniki Stadium will be the venue for the 2018 World Cup final in Russia

 

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The athletics track has been removed and stands have been situated closer to the pitch

 

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Groundsmen check the grass after work is done to the pitch at Luzhniki Stadium

Manchester United fans will have fond memories of the stadium, with it being the place they last won the Champions League.

A dramatic penalty shoot-out win against Chelsea saw Sir Alex Ferguson's United side win the 2008 competition.

Luzhniki Stadium was also the host venue for the 1999 Uefa Cup - now Europa League -  in which Parma beat Marseille 3-0.

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Luzhniki Stadium played host to the Champions League final in 2008, when Manchester United beat Chelsea on penalties

 

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A statue of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin overlooks building work at Luzhniki Stadium

 

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An employee mows the grass on the pitch at the Luzhniki Stadium as work is done to the ground

 

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Luzhniki Stadium will see the winners team of the World Cup crowned

  

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Luzhniki Stadium is still being worked upon as Russia looks to have it ready by the World Cup in 2018

 

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An extra 3,000 seats have been added and stands have been adjusted at Luzhniki Stadium to improve the atmosphere

There are fears Russian ultras will target England fans after one bloodthirsty lawmaker proposed a plan to legalise fighting at games.
Igor Lebedev, who sits in his country's parliament, hopes organised mass brawls could turn supporter aggression in a peaceful direction.
He said: "Russia would be a pioneer in a new sport.
“English fans arrive, for example, and start picking fights. And they get the answer ‘challenge accepted’. A meeting in a stadium at a set time.”
(The Sun, UK)

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