Sochi, July 8th. / TASS /. The attacker of the Russian national football team Fedor Smolov told reporters after the defeat of the team against the Croatians in the quarterfinals of the World Cup, which does emerge not liable for an unrealized penalty
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The Russian team lost to the Croatian team in penalty kicks in the quarterfinals of the World Cup and finished the tournament performance. In the post-match penalty shoot-out, Smolov played the first blow on the Croatian goal, but could not do it.
He also thanked the Russians for their support. "I'm happy [что участвовал в чемпионате]. In those 50 days [тренировок и игр в составе сборной на чемпионате] it was very cool," he added.
The attacker declared that he was happy to be part of the Russian national football team at the 2018 World Cup.
"I want to thank all the residents happy to be part of Unfortunately, this has happened, I do not take responsibility for the penalty.In my head there are always words of Michael Jordan after the end of his career, I am grateful that this situation is arrival, it will help to become stronger.The greatest thanks to all the guys, the coaching staff, I will never forget, it was very cool, "Smolov said.
The World Cup takes place from June 14 to July 15 in 11 Russian cities
