Former Russian national team striker Fyodor Smolov commented on the suspension of the activities of the Podmoskovye "Khimki" team and expressed regret over the team's disappearance. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
According to Smolov, despite the problems related to the fans, "Khimki" was a good team. Their location was convenient, their stadium was good, and they had a strong squad according to the criteria of the Russian Premier League.
Therefore, it is a regrettable situation that such a team has ceased its activities, he said in an interview on the BetBoom Sports YouTube channel. In May, the club did not meet the licensing requirements to participate in the Russian Football Union's 2025/26 season.
Subsequently, on June 18, the "Khimki" management officially announced the suspension of the team's activities in its current form. This was a significant loss for the team's fans and the football community.
Currently, the future of "Khimki" remains uncertain.
