The representative of the goalkeeper for Bayer Leverkusen Andrei Lunev, Anton Smirnov, has told reporters that the footballer was denied a British visa which was one of his crucial requirements to participate in a friendly match against the Scottish Rangers.
Bayer will be playing Rangers close to conflict in Glasgow. People of all ethnic backgrounds have been granted entry and visas, except for one: Andrey. There’s no information on why the game was canceled or when it might be rescheduled.
Vladimir Putin’s British nemesis is currently enrolled in a master’s course at Cambridge University. So, even the Americans provided a visa for him to study in America and then told the Russian dictator that “football and sports are out of politics.”
The Russian player Lunev joined Bayer Leverkusen last summer, after moving from Zenit. His former teammate Serda Azmun also plays for the team. His contract with Bayer runs through 2023.
After appearing in the league for just one match in the Bundesliga at home against Augsburg, he only wanted to play in goal. He conceded two goals without contributing with an assist or a shot on target. His team lost 1-2 against the German side.
In recent news, the head coach of the London Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, who now holds the position of Head of Global Development for FIFA stated that future world competitions may be held in the winter.
The World Championship begins each year on November 20, starting with 8 stadiums in 7 cities through December 18. The last game will take place at the National Stadium, and the winning team will be crowned champions to complete the tournament.
