“Their parents and relatives should be happy. If strangers this situation causes joy or resentment, then this is complete nonsense. They themselves should want to return to their previous football level. If they are ready and want, if they make every effort and get the opportunity to play practice, ”Lebedev quotes the“ Championship ”.
He noted that Kokorin and Mamaev could not only return to football, but also get a place in the Russian team.
“It all depends on them. This is a sport, and not prison sentences win here, but professional qualities and a player’s mood. Seriously, it was a very good lesson for them for life, ”the deputy added.
On September 6, the court granted the request for the release of brothers Alexander and Kirill Kokorins and Pavel Mamaev on parole.
On the morning of September 17, the players were released.
Earlier it was reported that Zenit filed an application with the RFU for the registration of Kokorin.