Russian figure skater Alina Zagitova is set to attend the Russian Cup RPL Path group stage clash between Lokomotiv Moscow and Rubin Kazan. The news comes from Sports Express and has sparked interest among football fans who follow her cross-sport appearances.
“I love being at football matches. It isn’t my first time at the stadium, and I even catch the DJ sets before a Lokomotiv game. The energy here is always amazing”, Zagitova said, highlighting how much she enjoys the football atmosphere and the social experience surrounding matchdays.
The match is scheduled for November 1, with kickoff set for 18:30 Moscow time. Fans will be watching as the two clubs face off in a contest that combines the drama of the Russian Cup with the intensity of the league path group stage.
Beyond her Olympic gold, Zagitova has claimed top honors at the 2019 World Championships and secured gold and silver medals at the 2018 and 2019 European Championships. She stands as one of the most accomplished figures in Russian ice skating, noted for being the second skater in world history to win all major championships in figure skating after Kim Yuna.
Although Zagitova missed several competitions in 2020 and 2021, she has not announced retirement and continues to be active in sports-related appearances and events. Her presence at the Lokomotiv vs Rubin Kazan match adds a cross-sport appeal that fans appreciate, blending the worlds of figure skating and football in a way that draws wider attention to both disciplines.
There was also a recent public note that Zagitova was invited to become an ambassador for the BRICS Games, a testament to her growing role beyond competitive skating and her influence across sporting communities.