Sports commentator Gennady Orlov expressed the opinion that historically more people play football in Ukraine than in Russia. His words are quoted “Championship”.
“The Ukrainian football school has always ranked above Russia. Climatic conditions are as follows. It’s warmer there and people play football more. In Russia mainly in Moscow and now in St. It is developing in St. Petersburg. And Ukrainian players were always technical and set the atmosphere wherever they played. Russia is more of a hockey country. Winter is eight to nine months. That’s why we’re so much more successful in hockey,” said the commentator.
On March 2, Orlov turned 79 years old.
In the spring of 2022, the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) decided to suspend the participation of the Russian national team and all Russian clubs in all competitions controlled by these organizations.
Previously at RPL Club statedPyunik left the match because of the Ukrainian players.