MMA fighter Alexander Emelianenko banned the Russian national football team from walking on the field
Russian mixed martial artist (MMA) Alexander Emelianenko on Instagram turned to the players of the Russian national team.
The athlete posted a video near the snow-covered football field. “Walking on the football field is prohibited. Please tell the Russian national football team: let them start running – you can’t walk, ”said Emelianenko.
Due to the sanctions of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and the International Football Federation (FIFA), the Russian national football team lost its chances to participate in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The team had to play in the play-offs for reaching the World Cup. In addition, Russian clubs cannot participate in European competitions.
Alexander Emelianenko had 38 fights: he scored 28 wins, suffered nine defeats, another fight with his participation ended in a draw. In the last fight, he defeated the American Jeff Monson under the auspices of the Hardcore Fighting promotion on fists.
Source: Lenta
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