First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Defense Committee Alexey Zhuravlev (Rodina party) criticized Russian football players for their unwillingness to help the military. His words guide the way RIA News.
The deputy said that he did not remember any case when any of the Russian football players gave part of his “magnificent salary” to the needs of the SVO.
“It turns out that well-known football veterans are extremely greedy for government money, but are completely unable to keep up the defense of the country that raised them as athletes and nurtured them for many years of their careers. Maybe it’s such a treacherous environment in general because you don’t hear any other opinions from football guards?” – said the deputy.
On August 7, former football player of the Russian national team Andrei Solomatin joined the ranks of the Espanyol brigade, a volunteer unit consisting of fans of various clubs. He signed a six-month contract.
Solomatin came to Donbass with humanitarian aid many times; He brought food, clothing, and basic necessities to Hispaniola warriors.
Over the years, Solomatin played for Moscow Torpedo, Lokomotiv and CSKA. He was called up to the Russian national team from 1998 to 2003.
Previously Russian warrior gone He went to the SVO region because of an argument with his wife.