Beach soccer world champion Boris Nikonorov Interview with socialbites.caHe described it as a misconception that this sport is so underestimated compared to big football and that only those who can’t get into ordinary clubs play “on the beach”.
“It is a pity that we have such a stereotype. For example, where is the beach soccer and where is the big one. There shouldn’t be such a difference. We play under the auspices of FIFA, Gianni Infantino (President of FIFA – socialbites.ca) hung a medal around my neck. Nikonorov emphasized that many of our great players do not look him in the eye, do not talk to him, do not receive awards from him. “A great contempt, it shouldn’t be like that.”
Nikonorov could not get into big football – he was not taken to the double of his hometown of Yaroslavl “Shinnik”. After that, the striker worked in a factory on the Russian coast before becoming a Superleague player. He then spent seven years with the Russian national team, scoring 90 goals in 88 matches and winning the World Cup, Intercontinental Cup and Euroleague.
Former Russian national team player saidHow I went to get a job in a factory at -30°C at 8 am.
Source: Gazeta
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