Article 60DH1 Ex-Russian football captain Igor Denisov condemns invasion of Ukraine

Ex-Russian football captain Igor Denisov condemns invasion of Ukraine

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Nadeem Badshah
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Former captain of national team said he fears he could be jailed or killed' for speaking out against the conflict

Igor Denisov, the former captain of Russia's national football team, has said he feared he could be jailed or killed" as he spoke out to condemn his country's war against Ukraine.

The 38-year-old has become the most senior former or current athlete who still lives in Russia to publicly condemn the conflict.

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