Yuri Zhirkov is a rare talent in Russian football, the USSR champion told Spartak in a conversation with Anzor Kavazashvili.
On Sunday, 39-year-old Zhirkov in a conversation with RB Sport announced the end of his professional football career.
— A wonderful boy with a wonderful character from a wonderful family. Needless to say he was also a great footballer. I remember his best moments when he played for both club and national team so I have only the kindest words.
I’m sorry there aren’t many like Yuriy in our football. I really wish such talented, stubborn and hardworking boys would still find a place for themselves. Congratulations to his family and best wishes!
What was, is gone. Unfortunately, time moves on inexorably. Here another outstanding footballer arrived at the veteran club,” Kavazashvili told .
Zhirkov is a five-time champion of Russia, a six-time winner of the country’s Cup and Super Cup, winner of the English Championship, Cup and Super Cup, winner of the UEFA Cup. With the national team, he became a bronze medalist at Euro 2008. In addition to CSKA and Khimki, the footballer played for Dynamo Moscow, Anji Makhachkala, Zenit St. Petersburg and Chelsea London.
Source : MatchTV
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