The Russian portal The Insider made a harsh analysis of the present of the Russian Premier League, ensuring that it joins “league of criminals”, Because teams are increasingly hiring more players with legal problems in other countries.
“League of criminals. “Russian football and hockey are becoming a paradise for foreign criminals,” headlines the note signed by the journalist.to Elizaveta Pyatnitskaya, about the current situation in the Russian league.
“Russian football and hockey clubs increasingly conclude contracts with players convicted or investigated in other countries. The teams are thus reinforced by those who, if it were not for these ‘special’ circumstances, would hardly have gone to Russia.”says the article.
Regarding Thompson in particular, the note mentions that he is accused of attempted murder for hitting his ex-partner. It should be remembered that the footballer must return to Chile in June, to continue with the judicial process.
“In his homeland the footballer was accused of attempted murder. In November 2023Thompson was reported to the police by his ex-girlfriend Camila Sepúlveda: while intoxicated, the soccer player brutally beat her out of jealousy and tried to strangle her.”points out the note.
“This incident was a relapse: last spring, Camila twice accused the player of violence. In particular, in one of the videos released, she hits her in a nightclub.”Add.
Thompson arrived at Orenburg in January, where he has played 10 games, all starting and scoring a goal. Furthermore, his performance has been evaluated positively, and the Russian team will make use of the purchase option of US$1.2 million for 60% of the pass.
