Shakhtar coach Paulo Fonseca commented on the statement of Zarya's general director Sergei Rafailov.

After a draw in the match with Braga (2-2), which brought Zarju to the next round of the Europa League, Rafailov allowed himself a rude statement against Fonseca, who had previously predicted the victory of the Portuguese team.

On the question of whether Paul knows about the words of General Zari, Shakhtar's mentor replied:.

"I do not know who wrote this and said. I do not know this person, therefore I can not comment in any way. I can only congratulate Zarju, because she won deservedly. It was not luck, but really their merit. My sincere congratulations to Zara, the coach and the players ".

"Now for Braga. I described Zarya as a team that is in third place in the Ukrainian championship as a team that is great in its game and shows interesting football. However, I said that Braga is stronger than Dawn. And even now, despite the fact that Zarya has passed, I continue to say that Braga is stronger. Even the trainer Zary himself said that Braga is stronger. If we talk about the fact that I wanted Braga to go on, it's absolutely normal ".

"This is my former club, where I have a lot of friends.

If tomorrow I will not be in Shakhtar, and he will play in Portugal, I am absolutely sure that I will support the Shakhtar, regardless of the opponent with whom he will meet. These are absolutely normal situations, there is nothing special about them. I always treat with great respect for this, that's why I said so then. But people have freedom of speech, and they can say whatever they want and think. But I will not comment on this, "Fonsecu quotes the official website of the Miner.

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