Athletistic / Football. Former defender of the Russian national team Andrei Solomatin spoke about his attitude towards people who condemned the SVO outfit and left Russia because of it.
“I have even more respect for the Ukrainians who are fighting against us than for the Russians who took it and left. And not only did they leave, but they also threw mud on their native land and on those with whom they previously ate from the same ” Those who left – guys, left – and it is better not to return. If you leave and sit quietly – ok. But those – punish without trial,” Solomatin was quoted as saying by RIA Novosti Sport.
In August, Solomatin said he joined the ranks of Espanyol’s volunteer battalion, made up of football supporters, and was sent near Artemovsk (Bakhmut). Andrey’s contract with the Russian Armed Forces was signed for six months.
During his football career, Andrei Solomatin managed to play for Moscow Torpedo, Lokomotiv and CSKA. From 1998 to 2003, he played as a member of the Russian national team and participated in the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea.
Source: Sport
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