In Photos: Moscow Cheers for Russia in Euro 2020 Fan Zone
Football fans have been tuning in to the UEFA European Championship (Euro 2020) in 11 cities across Europe including St. Petersburg.
While no Euro 2020 matches are taking place in Moscow itself, the city has set up a special fan zone where Muscovites can gather to watch the games on the big screen.
Located next to the iconic Luzhniki stadium, Moscow’s fan zone features food trucks and live music in addition to the live-streamed matches.
Due to Covid-19 regulations, access to the zone is limited to those who register for a free ticket on the euro2020.moscow.sport website, though some days are already fully booked.
Moscow authorities also require all visitors to wear medical masks and protective gloves and practice social distancing in addition to having their temperatures taken upon entry.
While no Euro 2020 matches are taking place in Moscow itself, the city has set up a special fan zone where Muscovites can gather to watch the games on the big screen.
Located next to the iconic Luzhniki stadium, Moscow’s fan zone features food trucks and live music in addition to the live-streamed matches.
Due to Covid-19 regulations, access to the zone is limited to those who register for a free ticket on the euro2020.moscow.sport website, though some days are already fully booked.
Moscow authorities also require all visitors to wear medical masks and protective gloves and practice social distancing in addition to having their temperatures taken upon entry.
Fans who weren’t able to cheer on the Russian national team in the stands of St. Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena stadium could watch the games from home or from a special fan zone like this one.
Denis Grishkin / Moskva News Agency
Fans came to support the team after it lost 0:3 to Belgium on June 12.
Denis Grishkin / Moskva News Agency
The Russian national team hasn’t won a match at the Euros for nine years. Despite a strong performance in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the team’s last six Euro games have ended in four defeats and two draws.
Denis Grishkin / Moskva News Agency
Russia’s match against Finland started with Finland scoring a goal in the fourth minute, but the goal was canceled as it was scored from an offside.
Denis Grishkin / Moskva News Agency
The game remained fairly even until the 47th minute when Russian forward Alexei Miranchuk scored the one and only goal in the game.
Denis Grishkin / Moskva News Agency
This year marked the first time Finland has participated in a Euro championship. The Finnish team started the tournament with a victory over Denmark.
Denis Grishkin / Moskva News Agency
In recent days, Moscow authorities have ordered tougher coronavirus restrictions in public places — but despite the official rules, there was barely any social distancing at the event and many fans can be seen not wearing masks.
Denis Grishkin / Moskva News Agency
Wednesday’s match was the first Russian victory at the Euros since 2012. The victory over Finland gives the Russian team three points and a chance to qualify to the playoffs from second place in its group or try to compete with Belgium for the first position.
Denis Grishkin / Moskva News Agency
