Players of the Estonian national football team Konstantin Vasiliev and Sergey Zenev, as well as assistant coach Andres Oper, apologized for having a photo taken with Russian national team coach Valery Karpin. Relevant statement is sent DEA News.
“Dear football fans! We are sorry for the situation and apologize to anyone whose feelings were hurt by our meal and the posting of their photo on social networks. We have always defended and will continue to defend Estonia on and off the pitch.”
Previously reportedThat they wanted to deprive Konstantin Vasiliev of the armband for a joint photo with Karpin.
The attempt to deprive Vasiliev of the captain’s armband was supported by the head coach of the Flora club, in which the football player played. Vasiliev has already responded to criticism at his address.
It is worth noting that Valery Karpin was born in Narva, which is now Estonia. His wife is a citizen of this country.