Subsequently, the RFU ethics committee became interested in Bezrukov’s comments. But many experts have defended the player, but he still faces disqualification.
“The Rubin Football Club regrets this situation, which has caused such a wide negative reaction. Yes, the media activity of footballers is part of a sporting spectacle, a way of increasing fans’ interest in the tournament. However, there are topics. you can’t joke about that.
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We have great respect for the RFU’s efforts to clean Russian football of all forms of corruption. Therefore, even allusions to something like this are absolutely unacceptable. Together, we defend the principles of fair play and fair competition. This is the principled position of FC Rubin, which Ruslan Bezrukov himself shares.
In connection with what happened, appropriate explanatory work was carried out within the club and disciplinary measures were taken against the footballer,” the Rubin website states.
Source: Sport

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