MOSCOW, Aug 22 Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin thanked the former President » Spartak» to Leonid Fedun for many years of leadership of the Moscow football club. On Monday, Lukoil acquired 100% of the club's shares. Owning Spartak since 2004, Fedun resigned as president, member and chairman of the board of directors. Under Fedun, Spartak won the Russian Championship (2016/17), the Russian Super Cup (2017) and the Russian Cup (2021/22). «For all 18 years of managing the Moscow Spartak club, Leonid Fedun gave the club a lot of time, energy, strength , sincerely worried about the results of the team at all tournaments.With his direct participation, all the necessary conditions were created in the club, financial support was provided for players, coaches and specialists, and the material and technical base was strengthened.Long-awaited titles were won, the Spartak home stadium was built, which became significant an event for the people's team, dearly loved by loyal fans,» the press service of the Ministry of Sports quoted Matytsin as saying. «I thank Leonid Arnoldovich for his significant contribution to the development of the Moscow Spartak club and domestic football. I wish the team and all fans of the Red-Whites to keep and multiply its rich traditions, always be at the top and enjoy long-awaited victories together. I work to strengthen the position of the club in Russian and international sports. I wish them success in this important matter, so that the history of the club continues to be replenished with new bright pages. Good luck and prosperity,» the minister added.
