CSKA defender Mario Fernandez spoke about his career and attitude to football before moving to Russia. It is reported by “Sport-Express”.
The player said that over the years he changed his attitude towards life and football. According to the defender, a holy spirit descended on him. “The fact that I acquired God in my heart left an imprint on my entire way of life,” said Fernandez.
According to the former football player of the Russian national team, earlier he could come to training drunk after a nightclub or skip class altogether. “I did things that just don’t fit in my head. Now I do not allow myself this. Not showing up for training or coming drunk is something unthinkable, ”added Fernandez.
Fernandez joined CSKA in 2012. Four years later, the Brazilian received Russian citizenship, and in 2017 he made his debut in the national team, for which he played 33 matches and scored five goals. On September 13 this year, Fernandez retired from the Russian national team.

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