Denis Pushilin is eager to claim the glory of the legendary FC "Shakhtar". He says the people will enthusiastically embrace the clone created in the "DNR". Pushilin expressed this in a comment to russian media.
"Shakhtar will definitely exist... It is absolutely certain that this is in great demand among our local residents, and the information that seeps through about the future of the team from the real Shakhtar, originating from Donetsk, is being received with enthusiasm", - stated the head of the occupation administration.
"The Shakhtar team already exists, and now it should be provided with everything necessary to participate in various championships, competitions, and the Russian Premier League. I am confident that the Donetsk Shakhtar, within the framework of the new realities of the new reality, will prove itself", - he attempted to present unknown footballers as the legendary football club.
Pushilin assured that the self-proclaimed "Shakhtar" will soon play at the Donbas Arena seized from the real "Shakhtar".