Story By: Anna Guran, Sub Editor: Joseph Golder, Agency: Golder’s News And Sport
Zenit Saint Petersburg striker Alexander Kokorin reportedly returned from his spell in prison to find 47 traffic violation fines his WAG had accumulated during his time behind bars.
Recently re-signed Zenit Saint Petersburg forward Kokorin, 28, was released from the general regime colony of the Belgorod region in Russia along with his brother and fellow pro-footballer Pavel Mamaev on17th September.
Local media report Kokorin’s WAG Daria Valitova, 28, had accumulated a total of 47 traffic violation fines that totalled 29,500 RUB (369 GBP).
Valitova reportedly committed several traffic violations including speeding, ignoring traffic signs and using fixed-route transport lanes whilst her husband was behind bars.
Traffic cameras reportedly recorded Kokorin’s luxury Mercedes-Benz G65 Mansory clearly showing the 28-year-old blonde behind the wheel.
Kokorin has reportedly paid the fines.
The Zenit striker, along with his younger brother and ex-Krasnodar midfielder Mamaev, 31, were detained after getting into a brawl with the Minister of Industry and Trade, Denis Pak.
The pair were reportedly celebrating their 10th anniversary of friendship in a Moscow cafe, when Pak, another guest at the restaurant, complained about their dinner party being too loud.
It is believed that Kokorin hit the official with a chair, and punches were thrown, with Pak ending up with a head injury.
It is reportedly likely that the football players were influenced by alcohol and drugs.
Kokorin was scheduled to be released on 13th November 2019 but had an early release on parole just over a week ago.
The striker was reportedly celebrating with close friends and family in one of the most expensive restaurants in Moscow.
The group occupied the VIP lounge and spent almost 73,000 RUB (915.44 GBP) on food.
The footballer also celebrated the signing of his latest contract with Zenit. He is scheduled to return to the pitch in January 2020.
The ViralTab page is created by and dedicated to professional, independent freelance journalists. It is a place for us to showcase our work. When our news is sold to our media partners, we will include the link here.
