The press service of the Novosibirsk mini-football club “Sibiryak” has issued a statement on the situation that occurred during the Super League match against Norilsk Nickel.
Earlier, a team from Norilsk reported insults towards a Brazilian player of their team. Nando.
At the end of the match against Norilsk Nickel, an episode occurred between the fans of our club and Nando, which led to the departure of the footballer.
Throughout the history of Sibiryak, the colors of our club have been defended by many foreign players who have always been the favorites of the Novosibirsk public and felt at home in Novosibirsk. During our entire time in the Super League, our fans have established themselves as those who support the club and its players, and have never been seen in scandals.
PMFK “Sibiryak” is categorically against any manifestations of aggression and racism in sports, we consider them unacceptable in any form. We are conducting an internal review of this episode, we will definitely hold a meeting with fans to clarify the situation, study and detail all the circumstances, we have requested video materials from the league in support of this situation, we are ready to provide full assistance to the Super League and RFU in analyzing this moment.