The specialist previously paid 500,000 rubles for a gesture towards the referee. The decision regarding the fine was made in October 2023 after the match between SKA and CSKA (2:3).
After the match, Rotenberg raised his hand and showed his fist. Subsequently, the specialist declared that this gesture was proof of victory. SKA ultimately challenged the KHL’s decision and won the case.
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“In accordance with the decision of the NCCA, the league returned the funds to the SKA hockey club. The payment order was executed on April 4, 2024,” a representative of the league’s press service told RIA Novosti.
Source: Sport
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