While the Russian committee is indignant because of the radical measures against Russian athletes, the coach of Olimpia Milano Ettore Messina, spoke to the media.
“There is no longer a story that sport is a world unto itself. I am convinced that it is important that the international federations have established a mechanism by which all Russian teams are suspended. “I do not agree with those who say that sport should stay out of politics, because everything we do in life is actually politics, every time we decide for something or someone – it is politics,” said Messina.
This statement by Messina is of special significance since he is a former coach of CSKA Moscow. The Italian also referred to the work of the Euroleague regarding the current situation and the illogicality in its actions.
“I wish I had seen a little more clarity in what the Euroleague is doing. Yes, it’s okay with me that March 21 has been set as the final date after which Russian clubs could definitely be excluded, let’s see what happens there… That date is important for our competitions, but the Euroleague is still not occupied a clear position in the whole situation “, said the coach of Olimpia Milano.
