Svetlana Kokorina, mother of Aris striker Alexander Kokorin, commented on the information that her son can get Cypriot citizenship. Transmits words sports24.
“I am always amazed at the inventions of our media and reporters. Why so much fantasy? “They are not telling the truth about citizenship and playing for Cyprus,” said Svetlana Kokorina.
Kokorin was first called up to the Russian national team in 2011. He played 47 matches for the national team and scored 12 goals.
Recall that in the spring of 2022 the International Football Federation (FIFA) and the Association of European Football Associations (UEFA) decided to exclude the Russian national team and all Russian clubs from participation in all competitions controlled by these organizations.
Kokorin left Spartak Moscow in 2021 to become a Fiorentina player. He is also known for his performances in Zenit, Sochi, Dynamo and Anji jerseys as a striker in Russia.
She became an actress in Cyprus “Aris” this summer. In total, Kokorin made 20 appearances in all tournaments this season, scoring nine goals and providing four assists.
Timofey Berdyshev, previously Kokorin’s manager, spoke about the possible change of Russian citizenship by the player.