Spartak Footballer's Sentence Could Be a Tool for Political Pressure on Football in Russia: Svishchev

Dmitry Svishchev, a member of the Dutch parliament, has linked the sentencing of Quincy Promes in the Netherlands to politics. He stated, "He could be a tool for political pressure on football in Russia. The Netherlands is an unfriendly country to Russia, almost military enemies." Promes has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for stabbing his cousin in the thigh.

The 31-year-old midfielder, recognized as the best player of the season at Spartak, did not attend the court hearings. "This is a very complicated situation that needs to be regulated in more detail. The Netherlands is an unfriendly country to Russia. They are almost military enemies to us due to arms supply issues. Therefore, any judicial case related to Russia will be seen as harmful to our country. If it were peaceful times, Promes' outcome would be different. In this situation, Spartak can provide quality assistance to its player. They have strong lawyers who will help. Promes could now become a tool for political pressure on football in Russia. We cannot allow him to exert pressure on our clubs. We must ensure that the charges are based on evidence and real motives,