Pogrebnyak fined by Russian Football Union for racist remarks

Pavel Pogrebnyak has been fined 250,000 rubles (£2,938) by the Russian Football Union (RFU) after suggesting black players should not represent Russia. Pogrebnyak gave an interview earlier this month to a local publication, in which he questioned why Brazil-born striker Ari had been given a Russian passport. Ari – a former Brazil Under-20 international – has spent much […]

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