Football
Former Zenit footballer Akimov died at the age of 45
Former football player of St. Petersburg Zenit, Novosibirsk Sibir and Rostov Dmitry Akimov passed away at the age of 45, the Dynamo press service reports from St. Petersburg.
The causes of death of the ex-player have not been specified.
Akimov played for Zenit in 1998–2001, and together with the Blue-White-Blues he became a bronze medalist in the Russian Championship. Akimov is the best scorer in the history of Novosibirsk football, with 133 goals to his name.
Akimov also played for Dynamo Minsk, Tyumen, Metallurg Lipetsk and Fakel Voronezh.
Source: Sportbox
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