The management of Lokomotiv (Moscow) decided to impose a very heavy fine midfielder Dmitry Tarasov for a clear political message to the display of the image of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
This happened during the match of Europa League between Fenerbahce and Moscow railwaymen. Given the tensions between Russia and Turkey escalated the war in Syria, showing shirt in the team with the image of Putin and inscription most attentive president is seen as a provocation.
"Lokomotiv is very disappointed by the situation in Istanbul, which is the reason to impose an extremely high fine is a record in the history of the club. From the wages of Tarasov will be deducted € 300,000 and all bonuses that he will win in February says the official statement from the club published by the media.
Lokomotiv lost the match 0: 2 and the reaction of UEFA was instantaneous. Football Association of Europe has announced that it pirema any political demonstrations and will not tolerate such actions. Also UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings against the player, which anyway will not play in the second leg next week as there are accumulated yellow cards.
In Russian society, the mood is mixed. A group of Russian athletes asked to be withdrawn penalty, putting them on the Internet. The mere footballer also announced that it was looking for any provocations and wanted to show his love for Putin and the country. Sports Minister and President of the Russian Football Union Vitaly Mutko is not so categorical. According to him, to keep the president is normal, but everything has its time and place.
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