Zenit called the game with the Serbian Red Star a match of memory and unity
The St. Petersburg football club Zenit explained why they refused to cancel the friendly match with the Serbian Red Star. The statement is available on the team’s website.
Zenit called the game with Red Star a match of memory and unity. “Football unites and saves, so the game will take place and begin with a minute of silence. The teams will play in mourning armbands,” the message says.
The match is scheduled for March 23. It will take place in Belgrade and will begin at 21:00 Moscow time.
Earlier, Spartak Moscow canceled a friendly match with Neftchi Baku. The meeting was supposed to take place on March 23 in Baku.
On the evening of March 22, a terrorist attack occurred in the Crocus City Hall near Moscow. Unidentified people in camouflage uniforms opened targeted fire from machine guns at those who came to the concert of the Picnic group. Later, explosions occurred in the building and a fire started.
Source: Lenta
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