Smolov's altercation with patrons of "Kofemania" unveiled causes
A recent altercation at a Moscow coffee shop has sparked interest, but it pales in comparison to a high-profile incident that occurred at the same location in 2018. The 2018 brawl involved Russian footballers Alexander Kokorin and Pavel Mamayev, who were subsequently convicted for their actions.
In the more recent incident, which took place on May 28, 2021, there is no publicized record of any significant demand for money from Fedor Smolov, another well-known Russian footballer, that gained widespread coverage in English or Russian media. It's possible that the incident involving Smolov is either very recent (post-2023), not widely reported, involves a different individual, or is a confusion with another event.
Contrasting the 2021 incident, the 2018 brawl was well-documented and involved Kokorin and Mamayev, along with others, in a violent altercation at the coffee shop. The incident began after Kokorin and Mamayev attacked a government official and later assaulted the driver of a TV presenter. The altercation caused outrage in Russia, and both players were arrested, charged, and sentenced to prison for hooliganism.
Kokorin and Mamayev served time in prison and faced significant professional setbacks, including contract terminations. The incident was widely condemned and highlighted issues of celebrity privilege and misconduct in Russian society. In comparison, the 2021 incident does not appear to have had any known legal or professional repercussions for Smolov.
In a summary table, the incidents are compared as follows:
| Incident | Individuals Involved | Nature of Incident | Consequences | Media Coverage | |----------------------------------------|-------------------------------|--------------------------|-----------------------------|--------------------| | "Coffee Shop" (Smolov, if any) | Fedor Smolov (unconfirmed) | Unclear/Not reported | None known | Minimal/None | | Moscow Café Brawl (2018) | Kokorin, Mamayev | Physical violence | Prison, contract loss | Extensive |
While the 2021 incident at the coffee shop is a separate event from the 2018 brawl involving Kokorin and Mamayev, it serves as a reminder of the serious consequences that can arise from such incidents. As of the end of 2023, there is no credible report of an "additional amount demanded from Fedor Smolov after a coffee shop incident." If you have a more specific or recent source regarding the Smolov incident, please provide it for more accurate information.
Despite the recent incident at a Moscow coffee shop in 2021 involving Fedor Smolov, its nature and consequences are still unclear, as there has been minimal media coverage about it. On the other hand, the 2018 Moscow Café Brawl, which involved footballers Alexander Kokorin and Pavel Mamayev, was well-documented, resulting in prison sentences and professional setbacks for the players due to their violent altercation. This incident, which involved physical violence and attacks on government officials and a TV presenter's driver, garnered extensive media coverage and highlighted issues of celebrity misconduct in Russian society.
