Three weeks after signing a contract in favor of Zénith Saint-Petersburg, which earned him a de facto exclusion from the France team for having violated a charter signed with the French Basketball Federation in which he undertook not to playing for a Russian or Belarusian club, Thomas Heurtel comes out of his silence.
The playmaker, notably passed by Lyon-Villeurbanne and the prestigious Real Madrid, violently attacked those who constantly criticize his decision in the midst of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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Just so you know, to all the people who message me or write comments criticizing me for my decision to come to Russia, or decision in general, know that I don't give a fuck, so don't be ''relou'' and stop wasting your time.
And please, above all, buy yourself a life!!
Thanks in advance
,” the player wrote on his Instagram account.
Thomas Heurtel's message on social networks.
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It must be admitted that the player's about-face surprised basketball fans last month.
Heurtel had confirmed in an interview with the Team that he had signed the document from the Federation.
But just after having participated in the adventure of the Blues at the Euro basketball in Germany, the player had signed up with the Russian club …
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This career choice could mean the end of his adventure in the France team, which began ten years ago alongside Tony Parker.
As long as he is under contract with Zenith, Heurtel (99 selections), should no longer be called.
However, this one runs over two seasons, the second being optional.
On paper, he could therefore be part of coach Vincent Collet's small papers if his commitment ended prematurely at the end of the next season, to participate in the World Cup, from August 25 to September 10, 2023 in Indonesia, at the Japan and the Philippines.
Not sure, however, that the leaders of the FFB are delighted with such an opportunity.
