MOSCOW, June 15, Sergey Fuks. CEO of St. Petersburg Football club «Zenith» Alexander Medvedev said he supported the idea of creating a veteran league.
Thursday, St. Petersburg hosts a retro match timed to coincide with the 15th anniversary of Zenit's victories in the UEFA Cup and Super Cup, as well as the successful performance of the Russian team at the 2008 European Championship, where it won bronze medals.
“So far, only the match between Spartak and Dynamo Stalingrad, dedicated to the Great Victory Day, has been held, and now the match is held within the framework of the forum (SPIEF). We see that there is great interest from the audience, the unfading skill of veterans who not only they move the ball well, but they also have dribbling, heading.The idea (of creating a veteran league) is good, I think that it will justify itself and will attract even more spectators — those who remember these players in their best years, young people also join, learn history. We support and will continue to support,” Medvedev said.
«What do you remember most from 2008? Of course, it's the Cup, and medals, and a brilliant game against the strongest teams. There was amazing football, the joy of this victory, because winning the Cup is unforgettable. And even winning once worth a lot,» Medvedev added.