- What do you think of the sentence to Guus Hiddink?
“I did not think about this sentence.” In addition, Hiddink was not given a term. It was the court of first instance. Hiddink's lawyers can appeal the decision, and then the sentence will be reviewed. In general, the tax system is very confusing, especially when double taxation. It is very difficult to delve into these issues.
Sometimes I get confused by such things. I recall how in due time they mocked Steffi Graf and Boris Becker. And because of what? For a couple of days less than necessary, we lived in Monaco. For athletes, some laws need to be reviewed. They work all over the world.
- Back to the executive committee of the RFU. A serious discussion arose over the judicial issue. What was the problem?
- There was no problem. Of course, I would like the refereeing to be normal, but I believe that these judges (Tyumin, Kulalaev, Kayumov, Pettay - A.Sh.), even if they made mistakes, should continue to work. We cannot scatter them. Yes, they had unsuccessful matches. But we know that sometimes even our great referees were lost - Valya Ivanov, Kolya Ivanov, Baskakov. And in very serious games. Nothing wrong with that. We must stop pecking the referees. I see that a lot comes from our broadcasters. The media is also escalating. Everyone can be mistaken. The main thing is that there is no bias.
- At a meeting in the RFU, the phrase “CSKA order” was heard. Is it a shame to hear such words at this level?
“No, you don’t understand.” On the contrary, it was about not having any orders. I believe that Kayumov is a good referee, but he is Spartak. And what is also an order from CSKA? And he must judge. And Kulalaev must judge. And Pettai. A very strong referee, always one of the top three.
I want to remind you that I initiated the departure of the judiciary from the Premier League to the RFU. And I will try to find some sponsor for the judges, and the participating teams do not pay them money. The chain must be broken. It is necessary to give them work, not to pull people. Everyone is wrong. And the judges know that if they make a mistake, then the threat of removal will immediately hang over them. Everything must be done simply - in an economic way. Referees must be professionals. They should have a pension fund, insurance. Then they will be afraid of losing everything. Vitaliy Mutko in this matter I agree with you.
Watch what happens. Tyumin is suspended for not seeing the game with his hand. He is being punished. And the Italian De Sanctis sees a hand where it was not there - and nothing to him. Foreigners come here for a walk. They will not be punished, they will not be excluded from any lists. They are relaxed.
- Is it true that CSKA introduced a vow of silence before the Super Bowl match?
- Not true. I have always been an opponent of prohibitions.
Alexey Shevchenko