Gael Ondua said he “swears and threatens” on social networks because of the boots with the flags of Russia and Cameroon, and his mother “fell ill”. The footballer noted that he was supported in Russia
Gael Ondua
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Cameroon national team midfielder Gael Ondua, a Russian citizen, declared ‘Match TV’ which has received threats due to its performance at the World Cup in Qatar in boots bearing the flag of Russia.
Wave in March accepted the decision to play for the Cameroon national team and was the only player with Russian citizenship at the tournament in Qatar. They were on his boots portrayed flags of Russia and Cameroon.
“There have been very difficult moments. For example, after the whole world saw my boots with the flag of Russia. People spoke badly. Threatened», Ondua said. She confirmed that she had received threats on social networks.
“At some point, my mother saw everything written in the media. She hurt that people don’t know me and say things like that about me. She was everywhere, all over the world,” added Ondua.
The footballer noted that he has received a lot of support from fans in Russia. “Honestly, I didn’t expect such support. I am sincerely very happy! This support helped me,” Ondua said.
At the end of February, the Russian national team was suspended from tournaments under the aegis of FIFA and UEFA and excluded from the World Cup qualifying tournament.
FIFA press officer 27 November declaredthat the organization’s disciplinary committee knew about Ondua’s boots, but would not punish him, because “this is the flag of his country”.
Ondua has lived in Russia since childhood, his father was an employee of the embassy. The midfielder is a Lokomotiv graduate, played for Anji and has been playing for Hannover since last season.
Ondua said he has been playing in boots with two flags for many years. After the world cup soccer player I have decided put on your boots for a charity auction.
Cameroon national team I could not leave the group at the world championship.
