Ban Ki-moon will not watch a football match between Russia and South Korea

Date: 16:44, 17-06-2014.

Almaty. June 17. Silkroadnews - UN General Secretary- Ban Ki-Moon refused to watch the match of the World Cup of South Korea - Russia, reported Russian media.
Ban Ki-moon stressed that as a general secretary of the world organization, he must remain neutral, but, nevertheless, will worry about the South Korean team.
"I support all the countries involved (in the World Cup - Silkroadnews). But you should also know that when the Korean team plays against every other team, starting with Russia today, you can expect that my heart will beat faster. I decided not to watch the match. I will be informed of the result by my assistants in the morning "- said Ban.
Ban also said that football, like any other sport, is able to unite and reconcile people.
According to information, the Russian team will perform at the World Cup in Group H with South Korea team, Belgium and Algeria. Russians will hold the first match with the national team of South Korea on 18 June at 04.00 am.
Recall that Brazil is hosting the World Cup.

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