One-time denier Smertin tackles Russia racism in football

BeSoccer 6 years ago 227 |

Reading time: minutes

Russian football anti-racism watchdog Alexei Smertin
Russian football anti-racism watchdog Alexei Smertin
Alexei Smertin once denied the existence of racism in Russia but now the former national team captain and Chelsea midfielder is in charge of tackling the problem as the World Cup looms.