Kairat's Goalkeeper Gift Controversy Divides Coach and Fans
Kairat, the Kazakh football club, has sparked debate after rewarding their goalkeepers with lavish gifts. The team sensationally qualified for the Champions League group stage, with goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov playing a crucial role in their victory over Celtic. However, head coach Rafael Urazbahatin has expressed concerns about the practice of giving expensive gifts to individual players.
The controversy began when an 18-year-old goalkeeper, Sherkhan Kalmurza, was gifted a car after a heroic performance against Real Madrid on September 30. Kalmurza saved Kairat's goal multiple times, earning him the prestigious gift. However, Urazbahatin believes it's inappropriate to reward individual goalkeepers with expensive gifts, suggesting that if gifts are to be given, they should be for the entire team or the club as a whole.
A video surfaced showing the handover of car keys to Kairat's goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov. The search for information about who gave the youngest goalkeeper of Kairat, Sherkhan Kalmurza, an expensive gift before this video was published has so far been unsuccessful.
The practice of rewarding individual players with expensive gifts has raised questions about fairness and team spirit within Kairat. While the team's achievements speak for themselves, the coach's concerns about the potential effects of such gifts on team dynamics are worth considering. As Kairat prepares for the Champions League, the club may need to reevaluate its gifting policy to ensure it aligns with the team's broader goals and values.
