Former Spartak Moscow midfielder Denis Boyarintsev has expressed his readiness to take part in the People’s Team match against Red Star in Belgrade. His remarks were shared via legal betting coverage.
“I’m prepared to play,” he stated with a smile, noting that he has never visited Belgrade before. “We haven’t faced Balkan clubs in European competitions for a while. It will be exciting to reconnect with Pyanovich; it has been a long time since we spoke.”
Speculation is rife about which other ex-Spartak players might receive invitations for the Belgrade event. Boyarintsev praised the potential roster, highlighting a group of former teammates from the 2005–2007 era, including Kovalevski, Kovac, Jiranek, Jenci, and Shoave, as players who could add experience and quality to the lineup.
The concept of staging an exhibition match in Serbia was first brought to light by Sergei Kucher, the president of the amateur club “People’s Team,” and former Red-White striker Mihailo Pyanovich on the YouTube channel “Fan Diary,” where the proposal was discussed openly with fans and viewers.
Boyarintsev wore Spartak uniforms from 2005 to 2007 and again in 2009. Across his tenure with the club, he accumulated 120 appearances, netted 15 goals, and contributed 22 assists, underscoring his role as a creative and versatile midfielder during those seasons.
Meanwhile, a former Real Madrid goalkeeper has commented on Spartak’s former coach in a way that drew laughter, illustrating the lighthearted atmosphere surrounding the potential Belgrade exhibition and the broader nostalgia era connected with the club’s past talents.
As discussions continue, the idea of a People’s Team versus Red Star in Belgrade represents a convergence of football history and festive competition. Supporters and analysts alike are watching closely to see which former Spartak players will come forward, how the event would be organized, and what kind of showcase it could become for fans in the region. The dialogue about this match reflects a broader interest in reconnecting with the club’s alumni and celebrating the era when those players entertained crowds across European stages. (citation: Fan Diary YouTube channel)