Coach weighs in on impunity and the Promes case in football governance

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Alexander Grigoryan, a Russian football coach, commented on the repercussions of impunity within the football world, suggesting that it has hurt Quincy Promes, a Spartak player entangled in a criminal case. His remarks were reported by Match TV.

Asked what Spartak should do going forward, Grigoryan acknowledged the difficulty of losing a player of Promes’s caliber. He stressed that there is also a human element to the situation. In his view, a pattern of continued impunity does not heal people; it can erode their sense of responsibility and leave lasting scars. He questioned whether such a state of affairs could ever be fair, and his answer was a clear yes, implying a stance that accountability is essential in sport.

The case involving Promes took a dramatic turn when a court in Amsterdam sentenced him to six years in prison for cocaine trafficking after a trial that concluded on January 24. The prosecutor had asked for a nine-year term. Following the verdict, Promes was placed on an international wanted list on February 16.

In early March, a journalist reported that Promes was detained in Dubai in connection with a separate incident. According to the report, Promes left the scene of an accident in hopes that the fallout would pass unnoticed. He was later stopped by local authorities while attempting to fly from the United Arab Emirates back to Russia, a move that brought further attention to his legal and personal situation.

Sport24 later reported that Promes was released from police custody, but there were no indications at that time that he planned to return to Russia. The news cycle also noted that Promes would miss a scheduled match against Zenit, which was set to be played the following day.

Earlier rounds of discussion around Promes’s case included his responses to inquiries about the arrest in Dubai. Those statements added another layer to a story already marked by legal proceedings, international travel, and the uncertainties that come with a high-profile athlete facing criminal allegations. The evolving situation continued to draw attention from fans, commentators, and officials who watch how football governance and disciplinary processes handle players facing criminal investigations and potential sanctions.

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