‘Lengthy reside Belarus!’ CSKA striker Ilya Shkurin REFUSES to symbolize Belarus till president Alexander Lukashenko steps down

CSKA Moscow striker Ilya Shkurin has made a stand towards the disputed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko, saying he’ll refuse to play for his nation till he steps down from energy.

Lukashenko, who has been in energy in Belarus for 26 years, has sparked week-long avenue protests over a disputed election consequence that protesters say was rigged in his favor. He has additionally rejected requires the election to be re-run, referencing official outcomes that gave him round 80% of the vote.

CSKA striker Shkurin has made a protest of his personal, stating he is not going to symbolize Belarus on the worldwide stage till Lukashenko steps down or is ousted.

“I refuse to symbolize the pursuits of the choice so long as the Lukashenko regime is in energy. Lengthy reside Belarus!” Shkurin wrote on Instagram.

The striker, who turns 21 on Monday, was named within the Belarus squad for the workforce’s UEFA Nations League matches in September. Belarus are scheduled to face Albania at residence on Sept. four, and journey to Kazakhstan for an away fixture on Sept. 7.

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Shkurin topped the Belarusian league’s scoring charts final 12 months with 19 objectives, after which signed a four-and-a-half-year take care of Russian aspect CSKA in January.

CSKA’s Belarusian coach Viktor Goncharenko additionally made his views clear as he criticized the federal government for the police violence used towards peaceable protesters following the election.

“I feel that is unacceptable,” stated Goncharenko.

“I strongly opposed the beating of our peaceable, fantastic Belarusian folks. The police, riot police and the military ought to defend the folks, not beat them.”

The unrest has led to Belarusian league matches being postponed for an unspecified time.

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