At the end of May, information spread to the public about footballer Fyodor Smolov using violence against two men at "Kofemaniya." This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
Former footballer Pavel Mamaev, who spent nearly a year in prison for participating in brawls, commented on this incident. According to Mamaev, he spoke with Smolov about this event.
The former CSKA player supported his friend and stated that it is necessary to distinguish the label of "a player deserving of hatred." Fyodor should be viewed as a father, husband, and son.
Everyone should ask themselves if they could control their emotions in such a situation. Fyodor understands his mistake and has apologized.
Mamaev emphasized that he regrets this incident and called on the public to evaluate the situation more fairly. He also warned that for a month, silence was maintained regarding this incident and that money was demanded from Smolov in exchange for keeping the video secret.
For this reason, the entire incident should be thoroughly investigated, he said. This situation should be seen as a complex issue in the player's personal life.
