Putin's message to Russian football players before criminal with Spain
(8 years ago)If Russia beat Spain with penalty and secured the quarterfinals, there is also the particular motivation Vladimir Putin made to local players. At least that's how Russia's coach, Stanislav Cercesov, claims, has indicated that the president's interest is “satisfactory and players know”. He has named one [...]
He has named an additional “x1> the ongoing interest of Putin, suggesting that he was in constant contact with the team, even when a president normally should let the professionals do his job.
“Vladimir Vladimirovic Putin called before the match with the Spaniards, prior to penalty and after. Supporting the first person of the state is very pleasant”, Cercesov said before reporters at the latest press conference before the match against Croatia.
Putin was not present at the stadium against Spain, but state authorities indicated that the president had called the team shortly after the match.