Zabarnyi on Safonov: Stance Remains Firm

The 23-year-old defender was questioned before Ukraine-France about his Russian partner in Paris SG.

Ukrainian internationals are used to talking about war and answering questions about the subject at a press conference. This also offers them a platform and the possibility of getting messages. In her own way, Illia Zabarnyi, a new recruit from Paris SG and defender of Blue and Yellow, played on Thursday evening on the side of Wroclaw.

Asked about his Russian PSG partner, Matveï Safonov, the 23 -year -old international did not want to add a layer on the eve of challenging the Blues with Ukraine. “I only think of the match against France,” he replied briefly, “probably aware of being relaunched on the subject in a press point. I will not say more, you just have to reread my interview. ”

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On Sunday, the main interested party delivered an interview to a Ukrainian media, 360 football, in which he held a clear position.“The Russians are attackers who try in vain to destroy the freedom and independence of Ukraine,” he said, “he who often posts information on his social networks on this subject. The war continues, and I have no relationship with the Russians. As for my teammate, I have to interact with him at a professional level in training, and I will fulfill my obligations to the club. While war continues, I fully support the full isolation of Russian football in the world. »»

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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