Leading more would not comment on the games of the 2018 world Cup. Vasily Utkin did not explain why they stopped cooperation with the First channel, calling on all to respect his right to privacy. 
June 14, our country started the world Cup. Tens of thousands of fans from all over the world gathered in 11 cities of Russia to cheer for their teams. Millions of viewers gather around the screens to watching the matches. However, during this month the Russians no longer hear the voices of Vasily Utkin on the First channel. He did not go into the details of what happened between him and management.
“The circumstances are such that I’m not going to comment on the matches of the world Cup on the First channel, – Utkin started the video. – We parted with the First channel with all due respect on my part with gratitude. Of course, you want to know why it happened. I ask that you respect my right, I want to say that.”
Fans were disappointed with this situation and made their guesses as to what could cause such imminent termination of cooperation. Some remembered that he allowed himself to make quite a dramatic statement against the team of Iceland. Despite the fact that Vasily just two days ago, criticized not only the game, but also fans of the national team of a European country in his blog, his words were reprinted in many sports periodicals. However, it is unknown whether there is a relationship between harsh words and work as a commentator.
The leadership of the First channel also did not comment on the situation and left the decision without explanation. June 9, just five days before the start of the world Cup, Basil said that the fee for the work he transfers to the account of the charity Fund “Exit”.
“And if my job in the championship will please you, support you and this charity organization, or simply learn about its activities. Autistic people are people just like us, they just a little harder to live, even simple tolerance of people with special needs will be small, but significant, and most importantly – feasible,” said Utkin.