Fyodor Smolov, a former player of the Russian national team and FC Krasnodar, currently a free agent, shared his thoughts on the recent controversies and issues in Russian football. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
According to him, the president of the Russian Premier League, Alayev, faced a very complicated situation this summer. Alayev, who stated that he strives to improve the quality of the league every year, encountered a serious problem related to the "Torpedo" club.
Smolov emphasized that efforts were made to resolve this situation as softly as possible. Ultimately, a decision was made to disqualify the "Torpedo" club from the Russian Premier League, aimed at preventing the spread of the controversy.
It is worth noting that the leadership of this club, known as "black and white," faced serious accusations for attempting to bribe referees and influence match results. This situation posed a significant problem for Russian football and negatively affected the league's reputation.
In Smolov's opinion, such situations hinder the development of football, and it is crucial to ensure transparency. He wants all measures to be taken to turn football into a fair and honest playing field.
For this reason, clubs and organizations must recognize their responsibilities and strictly adhere to the rules and regulations. This will serve to increase the trust of football fans.
Overall, Smolov's words openly highlight the existing problems in Russian football and emphasize the need for extensive efforts to resolve them.
