The former midfielder of the Russian national team weighed in on remarks made by Zarema Salikhova, Leonid Fedun’s wife, who previously owned Spartak Moscow. He spoke sternly about the possible changes facing the red-whites and offered a blunt perspective on the current leadership.
He reminded readers that Fedun is expected to step down, and that Ashot Khachaturyants, who exited the head position at the Russian Premier League on June 27, would take over as the new head of Spartak Moscow.
“Zarema has been given a chance but progress has not followed. She undermines and harms Spartak, then spins tales. She invites amateurs and scammers, and later converses with people who have achieved success.
There is something off about one person who wants to shift all blame elsewhere. If that is the path, others deserve a real chance. He felt everyone around him was guilty, but that was not true for him alone.
It is a controversial stance to suggest that women should not play football. This was a recurring claim, even as Zarema and Smorodskaya continued to circulate stories.
Defensive reflexes tend to surface in such situations. Instead of embracing the truth, some choose to defend themselves to the very end. Yet there is no real consequence for such posture, according to the former player. Championship.com
Leonid Fedun has owned the club since 2004. Over these years, Spartak captured the Russian championship and the national cup. Yet the club went through 17 coaching changes in that period.
In March it was also reported that Fedun faced financial losses amounting to as much as 80 percent of his total fortune. Earlier in the spring, Spartak Moscow was barred from Europa League knockout rounds due to sanctions affecting Russian clubs.
In the current season, Spartak has collected seven points from three league matches, with two wins and one draw. The narrative surrounding leadership, ownership, and the team’s performance remains a focal point for fans and observers alike.