State Duma Deputy Vitaly Milonov criticized Polish Minister of Sports Kamil Bortnichuk, who announced his desire to transfer the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification match between the Polish and Russian teams from Moscow. It is reported by Metaratings.
“The Poles have done so much that they are already afraid to come to us. It’s already ugly. If you volunteered for a fight, then be kind to leave after it, and not before it. There is nothing worse than an escape, ”Milonov said. He also explained Bortinchuk’s statement as a trick, noting that the Poles want to present themselves as political victims.
On February 22, Bortnichuk said that the players should not fly to Russia due to the difficult political situation and promised to ask UEFA to transfer the meeting to a neutral field. “If the transfer is not approved, we will think about what to do,” the functionary added.
The meeting should take place on March 24 at the Moscow stadium “VTB Arena”. In case of victory over Poland, the Russian team will play with the winner of the Czech Republic-Sweden pair. Only two victories will allow Valery Karpin’s team to win a ticket to the final part of the World Championship.
Source: Lenta
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