Zenit called the decision of the UAF to deprive Tymoshchuk of all titles a gesture of political manipulation
Petersburg “Zenith” reacted to the fact that the Ukrainian Football Association (UAF) deprived Anatoly Tymoshchuk of all titles. The statement of the club leads “Sport-Express”.
Zenit called the decisions made by the UAF a gesture of political manipulation. The club added that they would seek a review of the decision in the Court of Arbitration for Sport. It is also emphasized that football should remain outside of politics and not be part of the political game. “The confidence in his coaching skills is undeniable. The same applies to his human qualities, ”summed up the blue-white-blue.
The UAF deprived Tymoshchuk of his coaching license earlier on March 11. The Ukrainian, who currently works as an assistant to the head coach of Zenit, was stripped of the titles of the winner and silver medalist of the Ukrainian Championship, the Cup and the Super Cup of the country, which he won with Shakhtar. In addition, the 42-year-old coach was banned for life from playing football in Ukraine.
Tymoshchuk played for Zenit in 2007-2009 and from 2013-2015. Together with the blue-white-blue footballer twice became the champion of Russia and won the UEFA Cup. From 2000 to 2016, Tymoshchuk played 144 matches for the Ukrainian national team, which is a team record. During this time he scored four goals.
Source: Lenta
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