The Russian striker laments racist attack on Anzhi Makhachkala defender, Christopher Samba, and commented on making his loan deal permanent at Petrovsky stadium.
Spartak Moscow striker, Emmanuel Emenike, was a victim of a racial attack as he was hit by a snow ball from a rival fan. The incident happened when the Nigerian player was walking down the tunnel after winning the latest Russian
Premier League tie 3-1 against Dynamo Moscow at Arena Khimki.
Russia has now witnessed its third racist incident during last six months, having already recorded disgraceful events against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Christopher-Samba-c9212 earlier this season. Carlos and Samba were hit by bananas upon their
transfers to Russia.
While the Russian Football Union has lamented what happened with Emenike on Sunday Zenit St. Petersburg striker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Andrei-Arshavin-c5771, has urged the federation to take this matter seriously.
Arshavin, who returned to the St. Petersburg club during the winter transfer window from Arsenal FC on loan, blasted the racist participants and urged them to stop tarnishing reputation of Russian football.
The Russian Cup winner went on to admit that the Russian fans need to learn from other supporters from around the world and gave the example of disciplined English fans. Arshavin revealed that he was always treated with respect
despite recording poor performances on the pitch.
"The atmosphere in the stands of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 and Russia is noticeably different. For example, they are not fond of carrying out a fire-show that we have. The fans give you lot disrespect. So the racist activities must be stopped here
in Russia.
“With regards to the situation with Emenike, the player did a wonderful http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 to control himself despite the situation.” The UEFA Cup winner was quoted as saying.
While speaking on his return to Russia, Arshavin revealed that it is good to be back. However, he refused to comment on converting his loan deal to a permanent one at Petrovsky stadium.
The 30-year-old striker admitted that he is working hard to rediscover his old form and assured the fans of helping the Russian outfit by scoring goals in the remaining matches of the ongoing campaign.
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