Former Manchester United midfielder Andrey Kanchelskis recalled a rumor surrounding a personal matter that involved his ex-wife Inna and the current husband of Inna, Russian footballer Stas Mihaylov. The remarks were shared through reporting by RIA Novosti Sports.
According to Kanchelskis, Inna advised him not to escalate any issue with Stas Mihaylov, expressing a belief that there was no need for confrontation. The former athlete reflected on the possibility of simply enjoying a concert together and suggested it would be interesting to see Mihaylov in a different setting. The tone conveyed a sense of hesitation and curiosity about the situation, rather than outright conflict.
In 2011, Stas Mikhailov wed his partner Inna Ponomareva, whose maiden name is noted as part of biographical references. The couple has two children: Ivanna, who is 13, and Maria, who is 10. Inna, the wife of the artist, has a son and a daughter from Kanchelskis: Andrei is 29 years old, Eva is 23 years old.
Stas Mikhailov is also reported to have a 21-year-old son named Nikita from a previous marriage and a 17-year-old daughter named Daria from a relationship with a cousin of the singer Valeria. The actress in question has spoken sparingly about these children in interviews, but has acknowledged active involvement in their lives.
In his documented football career, Kanchelskis played for clubs including Everton, Fiorentina, Rangers, Manchester City, Southampton, Saturn, and Wings of the Soviets among others. In coaching roles, he has been associated with teams such as Kanchelskis, Torpedo ZIL, Ufa, Jurmala, Solaris, and Navbakhor.
There have been public remarks connected to Andrei Kanchelskis, involving attempts to influence family matters across borders, with the broader context touching on the challenges of cross-border family dynamics in the world of professional sports. The reportage highlights how public figures navigate personal relationships while their names remain in the spotlight, and how media coverage can blur the lines between private life and professional identity.