The footballer of the Russian national team Georgy Jikia called for the abandonment of Fan ID at RPL matches
The football player of Spartak and the Russian national team Georgy Jikia spoke about his attitude to the introduction of Fan ID at the matches of the Russian Premier League (RPL). The interview with the player was published on the YouTube channel “Comment.Show”.
The player acknowledged that the entry into force of the law will have a negative impact on the attendance of the games. “Exit? Well, yes, I can see it. Remove this Fan ID. Why does it exist in football, but, conditionally, in other sports – no? Why is this happening? Jikia noted.
Last September, CSKA goalkeeper and captain Igor Akinfeev criticized the introduction of Fan ID. “I understand the fans for one simple reason. Everyone does not want to once again provide some of their data. A fan must be at the stadium. Let him curse you, laugh, but without this there is no football, ”he said.
The State Duma adopted the law on Fan ID in December 2021. To enter the stands for RPL matches, each fan must have a personalized spectator card, which cannot be issued remotely. In response, active fans of RPL clubs, except for Akhmat, announced a boycott of league matches.
Source: Lenta
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