Did the drunk give an interview? Milevsky harshly criticized his former teammate.

Former Dynamo and Ukraine national team player Artem Milevsky criticizes his former teammate Goran Popov, who wishes for the return of Russian teams to international tournaments.

I really don’t want to talk about Popov. I don’t know if he was drunk during the interview or what? It seems like he doesn’t understand what he is saying, to whom he is saying it, and why he is saying it. He knows he has many friends, people he played with at Dynamo... Why, even if he has his opinion, say it out loud? It doesn’t make sense. He wants the return of Russian football players, clubs... Well, he’s an idiot, really. You understand that.

Goran Popov, a former Dynamo footballer, stated that he is waiting for the return of Russian teams to international competitions. He is also currently engaged in agency work and cooperating with Russian clubs.

I believe it’s possible; everyone is talking about it. Just recently, I spoke with Macedonian partners, and they confidently told me that Russia will receive a wild card for the 2026 World Cup. Such conversations exist everywhere, and everyone expresses positive opinions. I am happy about Russia's return, of course. All teams and clubs should play where they need to because there is a difference between sports and politics.

Milevsky condemned such statements from Popov, considering him a fool. It should be noted that Russian teams were excluded from international tournaments following Russian aggression against Ukraine in 2022.

Differences in opinions about the return of Russian teams to international competitions

This news demonstrates the divergence of opinions between Artem Milevsky and Goran Popov regarding the return of Russian teams to international competitions. Milevsky reacts cautiously to this idea, considering it inappropriate in the context of Russian aggression against Ukraine, while Popov has a positive attitude toward the possibility of Russia's return to the international stage. This reflects differing views on the situation and the importance of political context in sports.