Ari admitted that Malcolm and Claudinho are condemned in Brazil for wanting to get Russian passports

Former striker of the Russian national team Ari told how Brazil treats the desire of the Zenit players Malcolm and Claudinho to receive Russian passports.

Earlier it was reported that Malcolm and Claudinho are engaged in registration of Russian citizenship.

– Zenit Brazilians Malcolm and Claudinho want to follow your example and obtain Russian citizenship.

“I am extremely glad that they have a desire to obtain Russian citizenship. Especially at the present time. Perhaps they will then be invited to the Russian national team. They will definitely help our country. It is a pity that Russia has been suspended from international competitions, but I hope that the situation will change in the near future.

– In Brazil, they are discussing the topic of Russian citizenship of Malcolm with Claudinho? How do people feel about it?

— Russian citizenship of Malcolm and Claudinho is a very hot topic in Brazil. Every day there is news about it on TV, and everyone discusses it. It’s hard for many to calmly accept the desire of the Zenit players because of the pressure of the local media, they are condemned here, ”Sport24 quotes Ari.