Moscow football club “Dynamo” talked about the possibility of holding a match with the participation of Russian hockey player “Washington Capitals” Alexander Ovechkin.
The club noted that they will invite the striker to the Moscow Celebrity Cup (ISS) tournament, but it is too early to talk about whether he will play in the main team of the blue-whites.
“Alexander’s participation will be decided first by the prospective head coach and secondly, the National Hockey League (NHL) season is approaching and you need to understand Alexander’s schedule,” they said. TASS in the team’s press office.
Ovechkin has attended Dynamo matches more than once and is a fan of the team. Last summer, he made his football debut by showing up from the first minutes in the match played by the Amkal blog team and the blue-whites. In the 11th minute, Alexander Ovechkin opened the score with a back assist from Fedor Smolov.
The goal of the hockey player was the first and winner in this match. Ovechkin was replaced after the goal was scored.
It was previously reported by Alexander Ovechkin donated Dynamo midfielder Arsen Zakharyan with a personalized bat.