Olympic champion, two-time world hockey champion Ilya Kovalchuk spoke about a possible return to the KHL.
Kovalchuk scored a goal in the All-Star game on Wednesday “Spartak” dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the opening of the red-white stadium.
— What are your emotions after the match against Spartak legends?
– Great! A very good event, thanks to the organizers. I came here when the guys invited me – especially Egor Titov. They offered me, I immediately agreed. Because I love football, I follow it, I support Spartak. It’s very cool to meet the guys in person, to play, to touch the ball in such a stadium. It’s very cool!
— In terms of physics, what can you compare 30 minutes of such a match to? You’re all wet.
– First of all, it’s hot. Secondly, the warm-up was very good. But I’m not in that state right now. For footballers, it’s completely different. So it’s good that those we play with have a similar physique to mine.
— KHL President Alexei Morozov said that he would not be surprised to see you back in the KHL. Is this true?
– Let’s not anticipate things. I want to enjoy football now. Today is a big holiday, the tenth anniversary of the opening of the arenas. God grant that in our country we build as many sports facilities as possible for football, hockey, swimming, volleyball, athletics … After all, sport is life and health. “Everyone goes in for sports, that’s what I wish for you,” Kovalchuk told .
Kovalchuk entered the starting lineup of the “red” team, coached by the current head coach of “Spartak” Dejan Stankovic. The 41-year-old hockey player converted a penalty in the first half.
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