Matvey Safonov, the PSG goalkeeper, has publicly accused his former wife of manipulating a car situation to his detriment. The nature of the dispute centers on claims that she used the divorce process to gain control of his Mercedes-Benz and, according to the allegation, altered parking behavior to rack up fines and complicate matters for him. This allegation surfaced as part of ongoing court discussions and has been reported by various media outlets following coverage from a prominent Telegram channel, Mash.
According to the report, Safonov testified before a Krasnodar court, alleging that his ex-wife Anastasia orchestrated the car situation in an attempt to shift responsibility for penalties onto him. The goalkeeper noted that he had already paid several fines totaling around 10,000 rubles during what he described as a contentious divorce. The same narrative emphasized a separate financial dispute, noting that Anastasia is claimed to be owed as much as 60 million rubles in back alimony, with Safonov awaiting a Moscow court decision that could potentially reduce the amount to 300,000 rubles.
The club commonly associated with Safonov, PSG, issued a public statement about his signing on a mid-June date, while reports a week earlier indicated that Safonov faced a travel ban tied to the alimony debt. The ban was enforced on a specific date when he was with the national team in Minsk for a friendly against Belarus, a match that ended in a decisive 4-0 victory for the Russian side. After the match, Safonov returned to Russia with the squad. Later developments indicated that the travel ban had been lifted, allowing him to travel again, though subsequent updates suggested the ban could be reactivated at a later time depending on the ongoing legal and financial proceedings.
An insider named Ivan Karpov claimed that Safonov managed to depart the country after making a partial payment toward the debt, approximately 22,000 rubles, at which point the travel restrictions were temporarily relaxed. Reports indicate that the ban was reimposed later, but by that point Safonov had already left Russia to continue his career and professional obligations abroad. These events have added a layer of complexity to Safonov’s personal and professional life as he balances high-stakes football with ongoing legal and financial matters.
In earlier years, Safonov also faced a serious injury while representing his country at an Olympic level event, an incident that added to the narrative surrounding his career and personal challenges. The combination of on-field performance and off-field disputes has kept Safonov in the media spotlight, as observers weigh the implications for his future with PSG and the Russian national team. The evolving case remains under legal review, with supporters and critics alike watching closely how the alimony decisions and any related penalties will shape his trajectory in European football. (Source: Mash Telegram channel and related sports coverage)