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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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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.

Russia's Luznhiki Stadium is currently undergoing refurbishment in time for the World Cup
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Russia's Luzhniki Stadium is currently undergoing refurbishment in time for the World CupCredit: Getty Images

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.

An employee mows the grass on the pitch at the Luznhiki Stadium as work is done to the ground
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An employee mows the grass on the pitch at the Luzhniki Stadium as work is done to the groundCredit: Getty Images
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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Workmen carry electrical cables past a stand in order to have the stadium fully functioning in time for the World CupCredit: Getty Images
Seats are covered in bags to preserve them and keep them ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia
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Seats are covered in bags to preserve them ahead of the 2018 World Cup in RussiaCredit: Getty Images
Russia's Luznhiki Stadium is being upgraded from a 78,000 to an 81,000-seater ground
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Russia's Luzhniki Stadium is being upgraded from a 78,000 to an 81,000-seater groundCredit: Getty Images

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Employees work hard in order to get Luznhiki Stadium fit for a World Cup
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Employees work hard in order to get the Luzhniki Stadium fit for a World CupCredit: Getty Images
Blueprints for the Russian stadium can be seen upon entry to the ground
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Blueprints for the Russian stadium can be seen upon entry to the groundCredit: Getty Images
Luznhiki Stadium will be the venue for the 2018 World Cup final in Russia
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Luzhniki Stadium will be the venue for the 2018 World Cup final in RussiaCredit: Getty Images
The athletics track has been removed and stands have been situated closer to the pitch
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The athletics track has been removed and stands have been situated closer to the pitchCredit: Getty Images
Groundsmen check the grass after work is done to the pitch at Luznhiki Stadium
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Groundsmen check the grass after work is done to the pitch at Luzhniki StadiumCredit: Getty Images

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.

Luznhiki Stadium played host to the Champions League final in 2008, when Manchester United beat Chelsea on penalties
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Luzhniki Stadium played host to the Champions League final in 2008, when Manchester United beat Chelsea on penaltiesCredit: Getty Images
A statue of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin overlooks building work at Luzhniki Stadium
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A statue of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin overlooks building work at Luzhniki StadiumCredit: Getty Images
An employee mows the grass on the pitch at the Luznhiki Stadium as work is done to the ground
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An employee mows the grass on the pitch at the Luzhniki Stadium as work is done to the groundCredit: Getty Images
Luznhiki Stadium will see the victorious team of the World Cup in 2018 crowned winners
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Luzhniki Stadium will see the winners team of the World Cup crownedCredit: Getty Images
Luznhiki Stadium is still being worked upon as Russia look to have it ready by the World Cup in 2018
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Luzhniki Stadium is still being worked upon as Russia looks to have it ready by the World Cup in 2018Credit: Getty Images
An extra 3,000 seats have been added and stands have been adjusted at Luznhiki Stadium to improve atmosphere
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An extra 3,000 seats have been added and stands have been adjusted at Luzhniki Stadium to improve the atmosphereCredit: Getty Images

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.”

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