Moscow held a solemn farewell ceremony for legendary Soviet striker and iconic Spartak Moscow coach Nikita Simonyan, one of the most influential figures in Russian and Soviet football history.
Players, officials, fans, and sports leaders gathered at the Lukoil Arena to pay their final respects. Heartfelt tributes were delivered by the Russian Sport Minister Mikhail Degtyarev, Honorary President of the Russian Football Union Vyacheslav Koloskov, and representatives of Spartak’s veteran community.
Simonyan — celebrated as a brilliant striker, an exceptional coach, and a lifelong ambassador of the sport — leaves behind a legacy that shaped generations of Russian football.
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