Players of the Moscow football club “Spartak” agreed to the lower wages in connection with the suspension of season championship. About it reports a press-service of the club.
“During the isolation associated with the spread of coronavirus, and to resume the training process, players will receive 40 percent less, – stated in the message. – Thus, our first team has decided to support the rest of the club in a difficult situation.”
Season of the Russian Premier League (RPL) suspended from March 17 to April 10 due to pandemic coronavirus, the team played 22 of the 30 scheduled tours. It is expected that the season will be resumed not earlier than 24 April.
the First team of Spartak went on reducing wages at the time of the quarantine.
During the isolation associated with the spread of coronavirus, and to resume the training process, players will receive 40 percent less https://t.co/cSLFlG7wM2
— F C S p a r t a k M o s c o w (@fcsm_official) April 1, 2020
“to Agree with the players was easy, – said “Sport-Express” President of “Spartacus” Leonid Fedun. – Now everyone understands that football, like any other sphere of life, is in a critical situation. The guys went to meet. Need progress on all sides. We have no income, no sponsors, no advertising. Thanks to the players for this step!”
“Spartacus” after 22 rounds occupies the eighth place in standings of the Russian championship, scoring 28 points. The team also reached the semi-finals of the Cup of Russia where will play with Petersburg “Zenit”.
