Discussions continue about the "Sion" team's friendly match against "Zenit" in Switzerland. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
It is known that the teams will take the field on July 9 at the "Gazprom Arena". An article published in Blick evaluates "Sion"'s decision to travel to Russia.
It mentions politics more than sports. The article also emphasizes that the sponsor of the St. Petersburg team is the "Gazprom" company and states that European countries continue to buy gas from Russia.
The name of Russian President Vladimir Putin is also mentioned. It is stated that "Zenit" belongs to Russia's gas giant, "Gazprom," and is currently Putin's favorite team.
The author also emphasizes that traveling to Russia will not lead to sanctions against the "Sion" team. This trip is a friendly match organized for the game, regardless of the political environment.
Great attention is being paid to the match between the teams, and spectators are eagerly awaiting this contest. Thus, "Sion"'s trip to Russia and taking the field with "Zenit" demonstrates the continuity of sports cooperation between Europe and Russia.
