Football manager Timur Gurtskaya dismisses rumors linking Massimo Carrera with Rubin Kazan, stating there is no basis for such a move at this time.
Gurtskaya notes that it is extremely unlikely Carrera would relocate from Italy anytime soon. He suggests the circulating piece is more about popularity than concrete negotiation, a common pattern in speculative sports journalism.
He adds that there are no active talks or formal offers on the table. Nothing is being advanced because, realistically, the next months could bring unexpected changes, and discussing plans now would be premature at best.
Rumors had Carrera presenting himself as Rubin Kazan’s potential head coach, a club that has competed at high levels alongside players and coaches from the First Division, including a former head coach of Nizhny Novgorod and another official who recently departed from FC Sochi.
Previously published reports suggested Rubin Kazan would operate with a tighter budget for the current season, with the club drawing funding from regional enterprises and large corporate sponsors. The financial structure has included backing from leading industrial groups and energy sector players, reflecting a broader network of supporters tied to the Kazan area.
Former Spartak Moscow midfielder Denis Glushakov reacted to remarks from Zarema Salikhova, the wife of a former club president, regarding allegations of a planned media campaign against the actress dating back several years. The exchange underscored how intertwined personal narratives and club football can become when public figures are connected to the sport in Russia and beyond.