Stanislav Cherchesov press conference interrupted by phone call from president Vladimir Putin
Stanislav Cherchesov press conference interrupted by phone call from president Vladimir Putin. Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov received a presidential endorsement after leading his team to the biggest win in any World Cup opening game.
Hosts Russia defeated Saudi Arabia 5-0 – beating the 4-0 scoreline between Brazil and Mexico in 1950 – and Cherchesov's press conference was interrupted by a call from president Vladimir Putin.
'It was the head of state who called me with