Former football player of the Russian national team Alexander Mostovoy, St. Petersburg shared the opinion that the Brazilian players of “Zenith” Malcolm and Claudinho received Russian citizenship. Transmits words “Championship”.
“If they were given this passport just for them to have, then that’s fine, even fine. But if Malkov and Claudinho got a Russian passport to play for the national team, I’m against it. As for the legionnaires’ border? It’s the same. First for the limit, then they will be called up to the national team, ”said Mostovoy.
In the current season of the Russian Premier League (RPL), Malcolm has attended 16 meetings, where he has managed to score 11 goals and provide 5 assists. Claudinho has scored 2 goals and 4 assists in 11 games this season.
Zenit players themselves started the possibility of obtaining a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation.
Defender Mario Fernandez is considered the most important representative of a naturalized football player in the Russian national team. He played 33 matches for the national team.
Former former Spartak football player Valery Shmarov shared his opinionWhether the Dutch striker Quincy Promes of the Moscow team should start the process of obtaining Russian citizenship.
Source: Gazeta
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