Peskov calls football Russia's pride and pain

Dmitry Peskov, the Russian presidential spokesperson, described football as both a source of pride and pain for Russia. Peskov made the statement at the premiere of the film "More Than Football," highlighting the importance of sports victories for the nation. He also praised Russian cinema's success in producing sports dramas. The film, starring Alexey Vorobyov, is set to be released on June 12th and centers on the European Football Championship, with a reformed Russian team unexpectedly entering the competition.