The midfielder of St. Petersburg “Zenith” Malcolm explained the options for how he can be called after receiving the citizenship of the Russian Federation.
“Now I am a Russian Brazilian. Very Satisfied Remaining. What should I be called now? Malkin, Malkiev, Malkova. Thank you!” – quotes Malcolm sports24.
Malcolm and his teammate Claudinho received their Russian passports on February 24. Malcolm has been living in Russia since 2019 and Claudinho since 2021. Both are champions of the Olympic Games in Tokyo as part of the Brazilian national team.
In the current season of the Russian Premier League (RPL), Malcolm has attended 18 meetings, where he has managed to score 14 goals and provide 5 assists. Claudinho has scored 3 goals and 4 assists in 14 games this season.
Previously recognizedSpartak Moscow will not file a complaint with the Russian Football Union (ESK RFU) expert and refereeing commission regarding the refereeing of Vitaly Meshkov in the 18th week match of the Russian Premier League (RPL).