In the Netherlands, the trial of Spartak Moscow football player Quincy Promes continued, addressing charges connected to an incident at a family celebration in the summer of 2020. The case centers on alleged serious injury rather than homicide, with prosecutors asking for a two-year prison sentence.
During proceedings, a recorded conversation between Promes and his father was reviewed. In that audio, Promes reportedly said his aim was at his cousin Isaiah’s neck rather than his leg, a detail that drew attention. The tape had been collected under a separate drug-related investigation, and as a result, some argued its relevance to this trial was limited.
Promes was not present at the courtroom in Russia; his relatives attended in his stead. The victim’s sister delivered an emotional statement, challenging Promes and offering a pointed message about his actions and their consequences in Russia, while expressing concern for Isaiah’s ongoing difficulties with mobility.
The victim’s attorney, Yehudi Moshkovich, described Isaiah as experiencing considerable stress in the aftermath of the event. He remarked on the height of Promes’s early fame and the perceived fall that followed, underscoring the impact on the victim and the wider implications of the incident.
As the criminal case progresses, Promes’s eligibility for Russian citizenship has remained in question. He has been pursuing citizenship since late last year, with officials citing the Dutch investigations as a reason for delaying consideration. A petition was prepared to the Ministry of Sports to forward the materials to the appropriate authorities for citizenship evaluation.
The pause in processing is linked to ongoing Dutch legal matters involving Promes. One case remains near completion while another still unfolds, leaving the Russian authorities in a position of awaiting the Netherlands’ determinations. The press service associated with Spartak Moscow expressed hope for a favorable resolution, noting Promes’ potential contributions to Russian sport and his expressed desire to become a Russian citizen.
Alexander Dobrovinsky, Promes’s lawyer, suggested that the normal citizenship route remains available. He explained that if Promes can demonstrate long-term residence in Russia, the standard procedures for citizenship applications would apply. His assessment was echoed by sports media reports that highlighted Promes’s continued pursuit of citizenship, pending formal acceptance under ordinary rules.
Past leadership at Spartak Moscow, including former head Andrey Chervichenko, weighed in with reservations about granting citizenship. The sentiment emphasized prioritizing domestic concerns before extending such eligibility, signaling a cautious stance on dual nationality scenarios in this context.
In the meantime, Promes missed some teammates’ training sessions in anticipation of the Russian Premier League season’s resumption. The squad traveled to the United Arab Emirates for pre-season arrangements, while Promes remained in Moscow, with reports noting concerns about potential extradition alongside health-related explanations offered by the club in later updates.
Promes’s professional journey includes time with Spartak from 2014 to 2018, during which the club secured the Russian league title in the 2016/17 campaign. His career also featured spells with Sevilla in Spain and Ajax in the Netherlands, before returning to Spartak in early 2021. This season, he has appeared in a notable number of matches and contributed a significant goal tally for the Reds and Whites.