In an interview with the official programme, the Black-and-Blues defender spoke about his career, about meeting famous athletes, about Ossetian hospitality, and also about his desire to please the Yaroslavl fans with a good team performance.
Valery, many Ossetian guys went to sign up for football school impressed by the successful performance of "Alania" in the 90s. When the club from the capital of the republic became the champion, you were 6 years old. Do you remember any moments from that time?
At that time, I constantly went to matches with my dad, but, frankly, it’s hard to remember anything specific. It is clear that at that age it was difficult for me to understand what was happening on the field. Rather, everything that happens at the stadium around football was interesting: a festive atmosphere, a large number of people, cries of support.
Did you have a chance to personally meet someone from the championship team of Alania later, when the career of a football player began?
Yes, I managed to play together with the legendary in Ossetia Artur Pagaev, as well as with Alan Agaev and Robert Bitarov. Of course, they taught us a lot, young players, prompted us in some football episodes. I have always listened carefully to their advice.
At what age did you start playing football?
At the age of 9, I came to the Vladikavkaz football school "Youth", where I began to study with Vitaly Ikoev. After some time, I moved to Spartak, where I was assigned to play defense. First, he played as the last defender, and then, when moving to adult football, they began to retrain us to play in the line. Of course, at first there were some difficulties with this, but then everything returned to normal, and now I can’t even imagine how they used to play according to a different scheme.
- Wrestling is very developed in Ossetia. Did you take care of her?
Probably, any child in our republic tries to play both football and wrestling. I'm not an exception. In my case, football still outweighed.
- Do you know any of the wrestlers?
I talked with famous sportsmen Stanislav Khachirov and Zaur Sokhiev. They came to the Alania games.
- Before moving to Shinnik, have you been to our city as part of other teams?
No, it didn't.
- In your career there was a period of playing for Taganrog. How did you get there?
While playing for Alania, I was injured, I had an operation. After it, on loan, he played for Alania-D in the second league. At the end of the contract with Vladikavkaz, I had another operation, and I was left without football for a year. After the restoration, he actually began his career anew. There was a variant with Taganrog. From Taganrog then moved to Ryazan.
- I know that you were called there by the team's coach Garnik Avalyan, who once played for Shinnik.
Yes that's right.
- Many say that you are a tough defender. How would you characterize your playing style?
Yes, I really like to act in a forceful manner.
- Which of your colleagues by role would you single out?
As for world football, I will mention Sergio Ramos and Puyol. From Russian defenders the most stable, I will not be original, Ignashevich and Vasily Berezutsky, who have been playing for the national team for many years.
- You often join the attack with set pieces. Is this an improvisation or a coaching setting?
This is the coach's setup.
- How did the coaches of "Shinnik" contact you?
- Ryazan had a good season. Apparently, Alexander Mikhailovich followed our games, I was invited to watch. Based on the results of the review, he signed a contract. Difference between divisions? There is more struggle and there are no weak teams at all.
- Who will you single out from your opponents in the FNL?
I really liked Spartak-2. They have a well-established game of "pass". And, of course, Gazovik makes a strong impression.
- Is your family with you in Yaroslavl now?
Yes, the wife and child are here. For me, this is a huge support and an additional incentive on the field.
- As far as I know, you do not have a physical education?
Indeed, I graduated from the Khetagurov University in Vladikavkaz with a degree in jurisprudence. So far I have not applied the skills received in the specialty, but who knows what will happen in the future after the end of my career.
- There are legends about Ossetian hospitality. To what extent are these traditions observed in your family?
Of course, we follow these traditions. At any even the smallest celebration, we have three Ossetian pies on the table, with which the feast begins.
- Do women bake pies?
Yes, sure.
- Can you cook something yourself?
I can cook meat. When guests come, I cook kebabs in the courtyard of the house.
- Footballer of the Krasnoyarsk Yenisei Albert Tskhovrebov to you ...
Just a namesake football brothers I have no.
- What goals do you set for yourself in Shinnik?
I would like to climb as high as possible with the team standings and please Yaroslavl football fans. It is very nice to feel the support of the fans both at home and away matches.
Official program for the match "Shinnik" - "Gazovik" 27.03.2016
No. 3 Valery Tskhovrebov.
Defender. Born on 03/29/1989
Statistics of performances in the championships of Russia:
Number of impressions: 1704
In an interview with the official programme, the Black-and-Blues defender spoke about his career, about meeting famous athletes, about Ossetian hospitality, and also about his desire to please the Yaroslavl fans with a good team performance.
- Valery, many Ossetian guys went to sign up for a football school under the impression of the successful performance of Alania in the 90s. When the club from the capital of the republic became the champion, you were 6 years old. Do you remember any moments from that time?
- Then I constantly went to matches with my dad, but, frankly, it’s hard to remember anything specific. It is clear that at that age it was difficult for me to understand what was happening on the field. Rather, everything that happens at the stadium around football was interesting: a festive atmosphere, a large number of people, cries of support.
- Did you have a chance to personally meet someone from the championship team of Alania later, when the career of a football player began?
- Yes, I managed to play together with the legendary in Ossetia Artur Pagaev, as well as with Alan Agaev and Robert Bitarov. Of course, they taught us a lot, young players, prompted us in some football episodes. I have always listened carefully to their advice.
At what age did you start playing football?
- At the age of 9, I came to the Vladikavkaz football school "Youth", where I began to study with Vitaly Ikoev. After some time, I moved to Spartak, where I was assigned to play defense. First, he played as the last defender, and then, when moving to adult football, they began to retrain us to play in the line. Of course, at first there were some difficulties with this, but then everything returned to normal, and now I can’t even imagine how they used to play according to a different scheme.
- Wrestling is very developed in Ossetia. Did you take care of her?
- Probably, any child in our republic tries to play both football and wrestling. I'm not an exception. In my case, football still outweighed.
Do you know any of the wrestlers?
— Communicated with famous athletes Stanislav Khachirov and Zaur Sokhiev. They came to the Alania games.
- Before moving to Shinnik, have you been to our city as part of other teams?
— No, I didn't have to.
- In your career there was a period of performances for Taganrog. How did you get there?
- Speaking for Alania, I was injured, I had an operation. After it, on loan, he played for Alania-D in the second league. At the end of the contract with Vladikavkaz, I had another operation, and I was left without football for a year. After the restoration, he actually began his career anew. There was a variant with Taganrog. From Taganrog then moved to Ryazan.
- I know that you were called there by the team coach Garnik Avalyan, who once played for Shinnik.
- Yes that's right.
- Many say that you are a tough defender. How would you characterize your playing style?
— Yes, I really like to act in a forceful manner.
— Which of your colleagues by role would you single out?
- As for world football, I will note Sergio Ramos and Puyol. Of the Russian defenders, the most stable, I will not be original, are Ignashevich and Vasily Berezutsky, who have been playing for the national team for many years.
- You often join the attack with set pieces. Is this an improvisation or a coaching setting?
“That’s the coach’s setup.
- How did the coaches of "Shinnik" contact you?
— Ryazan had a good season. Apparently, Alexander Mikhailovich followed our games, I was invited to watch. Based on the results of the review, he signed a contract. Difference between divisions? There is more struggle and there are no weak teams at all
— Who will you single out from your opponents in the FNL?
- I really liked Spartak-2. They have a well-established game of "pass". And, of course, Gazovik makes a strong impression.
Is your family with you in Yaroslavl now?
Yes, my wife and child are here. For me, this is a huge support and an additional incentive on the field.
- As far as I know, you do not have a physical education?
- Indeed, I graduated from the Khetagurov University in Vladikavkaz with a degree in jurisprudence. So far I have not applied the skills received in the specialty, but who knows what will happen in the future after the end of my career.
— There are legends about Ossetian hospitality. To what extent are these traditions observed in your family?
“Of course, we follow these traditions. At any even the smallest celebration, we have three Ossetian pies on the table, with which the feast begins.
Are pies baked by women?
- Yes, sure.
- Can you cook something yourself?
— I can cook meat. When guests come, I cook kebabs in the courtyard of the house.
- The football player of the Krasnoyarsk Yenisei Albert Tskhovrebov to you ...
- Just a namesake, I don’t have football brothers.
- What goals do you set for yourself in Shinnik?
- I would like to climb as high as possible in the standings together with the team and please Yaroslavl football fans. It is very nice to feel the support of the fans both at home and away matches.
Valery Tskhovrebov
No. 3 Valery Tskhovrebov. Defender. Rod.29.03.1989.
Statistics of performances in the championships of Russia:
2009 Alania 3 matches
2011/2012 Alania-D 23 matches 2 goals
2013/2014 Taganrog 20 match
2014/2015 Ryazan 28 matches
Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany). Opened in 1972. It seats 69,250 spectators.
The final match of the first UEFA Champions League in the 1992/93 season took place at the Olympiastadion in Munich. Marseille and Milan fought for the trophy. The meeting, which took place on May 23, 1993, ended with the victory of the French team with a score of 1:0.
Second final of the main club tournament The Munich arena hosted Europe in 1997. Borussia Dortmund defeated Juventus 3-1 in that match.
Olympic Stadium (Athens, Greece). Opened in 1982, renovated in 2002-2004. It seats 69,618 spectators.
The Olympic stadium in the capital of Greece can be called happy for Milan. After losing the final of the 1992/93 season, the Italian club again reached the decisive stage of the tournament the following year, where they defeated Barcelona 4-0.
After 13 years, the Rossoneri are back on the field Olympic Stadium Athens as a contender for the trophy, and once again they managed to win, this time over Liverpool - 2:1.
"Ernst Happel Stadion" (Vienna, Austria). Opened in 1931, renovated twice - in 1986 and 2008. It seats 55,665 spectators.
The arena in the capital of Austria hosted the 1994/95 Champions League final, and Milan participated in it for the third time in a row. Like two years earlier, the Italians lost 0-1, but this time to Ajax.
"Stadium Olimpico" (Italy, Rome). Opened in 1937, the last reconstruction was carried out in 1989-1990. It seats 72,698 spectators.
In the 1995/96 season, Ajax came to Rome in the status of the current Champions League winner, but the Dutch club failed to defend their title. Already in the first half of the match with Juventus, the teams exchanged goals, after which they brought the matter to a penalty shootout. “Bianconeri” were more accurate and won the main club trophy in Europe.
The Olympic Stadium in Rome won the right to once again host the 2008/09 Champions League final, but this time the local teams failed to make it to the decisive stage of the tournament. Barcelona won the trophy this year by beating Manchester United 2-0.
"Amsterdam Arena" (Amsterdam, the Netherlands). Opened in 1996. It seats 54,990 spectators.
The stadium, now named after Johan Cruyff, hosted the Champions League final just two years after it opened. In May 1998, Real Madrid and Juventus met at the Amsterdam Arena. The match ended 1-0 in favor of the Madrid club.
Camp Nou (Barcelona, Spain). Opened in 1957, it was reconstructed twice - in 1995 and 2008. It seats 99,354 spectators.
Barcelona's stadium has seen many memorable matches, but the 1998/99 Champions League final stands alone. That meeting between Bayern and Manchester United can be called legendary without exaggeration. The Germans took the lead already in the 6th minute and controlled the course of the game until the last minutes, but two goals scored by the Mancunians in injury time of the second half brought victory to Manchester United.
"Stade de France" (Saint-Denis, France). Opened in 1998. It seats 81,338 spectators.
The arena, built on the outskirts of Paris, became the venue for the Champions League final in the 1999/2000 season for the first time. The meeting between Real Madrid and Valencia ended with a confident victory of the Madrid club with a score of 3:0. This was the first time in the history of the Champions League that clubs from the same country played in the final.
Six years later, in the 2005/06 season, Barcelona and Arsenal competed for the trophy at the Stade de France. The Londoners, who played in the minority from the 18th minute after the removal of goalkeeper Jens Lehmann, opened the scoring 10 minutes before the break, but in the second half goals from Samuel Eto'o and Juliano Belletti brought the victory to the Catalans - 2:1.
"San Siro" (Milan, Italy). Opened in 1926. The last renovation took place in 1989. Accommodates 80,018 spectators.
The San Siro Stadium was renamed in honor of Giuseppe Meazza in 1979, but the historical name of the arena remains the most popular and recognizable all over the world. The Champions League final has been played here twice.
In the 2000/01 season, Bayern and Valencia spent in Milan dramatic match, in which 11-meter kicks played the main role. Already in the 2nd minute, Gaiska Mendieta took the Spaniards ahead from the penalty spot, and after 4 minutes, the goalkeeper of the Bats, Santiago Canizares, repelled a 11-meter shot by Mehmet Scholl. At the beginning of the second half, Stefan Effenberg equalized from the penalty spot, and the fate of the match was decided in a series of post-match strikes, in which the Bayern players were more accurate.
Fifteen years later, in May 2016, Real and Atlético in the same arena almost exactly repeated the scenario of the game between Bayern and Valencia. Regular time also ended with a score of 1:1, in extra time the teams failed to distinguish themselves, and the Royal Club won in the penalty shootout.
Hampden Park (Glasgow, Scotland). Opened in 1903. Refurbished in 1999. It seats 51,866 spectators.
Real Madrid and Bayer 04 took to the Hampden Park field in the Champions League final in May 2002, and six months later the arena celebrated its 99th anniversary. The match itself ended with a score of 2:1 in favor of Real Madrid and was remembered for the most beautiful goal of Zinedine Zidane from the penalty line.
Old Trafford (Manchester, England). Opened in 1910. The last renovation was carried out in 2006. It seats 74,879 spectators.
2nd in modern history The Champions League final with the participation of teams representing one country took place in the 2002/2003 season. In the decisive match of the tournament, which took place in Manchester, met "Milan" and "Juventus". The main and additional time ended with the score 0:0, and in the penalty shoot-out, the victory for Milan was brought by Andriy Shevchenko's exact shot.
Veltins Arena (Gelsenkirchen, Germany). Opened in 2001. Last time The capacity of the stadium was increased in 2015, today it is 62,271 people.
The current name of the arena has been since the summer of 2005, previously it was called the Arena AufSchalke. The stadium hosted matches of the world championships in football and hockey. Since 2002, the annual Christmas race of biathlon stars has been held here.
The 2004 Champions League Final, held in Gelsenkirchin, is one of the most memorable for fans from Russia, as one of the goals was scored by Dmitry Alenichev. Midfielder "Porto" set the final score of the match against "Monaco" (3:0). The Portuguese team at that time was led by José Mourinho, who became the youngest head coach in history to win the main club trophy in Europe.
Olympic Stadium (Istanbul, Turkey). Opened in 2002. It seats 80,500 spectators.
The stadium in Istanbul was built for the supposed hosting of the 2008 Summer Olympics, but Turkey's bid did not receive the required number of votes, and the Olympics took place in Beijing. Currently, the arena in Istanbul bears the name of the first president of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, and is the largest in the country.
The Istanbul Champions League final in 2005 is arguably the greatest in the history of the tournament. In the decisive match, Milan defeated Liverpool 3-0 after the first half, but in the second half of the meeting, goals from Gerrard, Schmitser and Alonso turned everything upside down. In extra time goals scored was not, and the British club turned out to be stronger in the penalty shootout.
Luzhniki (Moscow, Russia). Opened in 1956. The last renovation was carried out in 2017. It seats 81,000 spectators.
For the first time, Russia received the right to host the 2007/08 Champions League final, and this honorable mission was entrusted to the Luzhniki Grand Sports Arena. Chelsea and Manchester United fought for the trophy, which was the first time that two English teams met in the decisive match of the Champions League.
The game caused great excitement among the fans in both England and Russia, more than 67 thousand spectators were present in the stands. In the middle of the first half, Cristiano Ronaldo put Manchester United ahead, but just before the break, Frank Lampard equalized. The second half and extra time passed without goals scored, and the Mancunians were more accurate in the penalty shootout.
"Santiago Bernabeu" (Madrid, Spain). Opened in 1947. The last reconstruction was carried out in 2001. It seats 81,044 spectators.
The home arena of one of the most successful clubs in modern football hosted the Champions League final only once - in the 2009/10 season, but this is the only match so far made history.
In the Madrid final met "Inter" and "Bayern". The match ended with a score of 2:0 in favor of the Italian club, and José Mourinho, who was working with the Nerazzurri at that moment, became the third coach in history who managed to win the Champions Cup with two different teams (now there are already five of them: in addition to the Portuguese, this Ernst Happel, Ottmar Hitzfeld, Jupp Heynckes and Carlo Ancelotti).
An interesting fact is that in the Milanese final in 2010 there was only one Italian - Marco Materazzi, and he appeared on the field in the 90th minute of the match.
Wembley (London, England). Opened in 2007. Accommodates 90,000 spectators.
The new Wembley was built on the site of the legendary arena, which hosted matches of the World and European Championships, Olympic Games and many European cup finals.
The final match of the 2010/11 Champions League, which took place at the new Wembley, in a sense turned out to be home for Manchester United, but this did not help the Mancunians to win the trophy. Led by the trio Xavi-Iniesta-Messi, Barcelona won 3-1.
In 2013, Wembley hosted the first "German" Champions League final between Bayern and Borussia Dortmund. The victory and the cup for the Bavarians was brought by an accurate shot by Arjen Robben, who in the 89th minute set the final score - 2:1.
Allianz Arena (Munich, Germany). Opened in 2005. It seats 67,812 spectators.
The decisive match of the Champions League of the 2011/12 season was the first final of the tournament, which was held at the home stadium of one of the participants in the meeting - Bayern hosted Chelsea in Munich. The score was opened only in the 83rd minute after a strike by the hosts' striker Thomas Muller, but five minutes later the Londoners' attack leader Didier Drogba restored the balance.
The fate of the trophy was decided in a penalty shootout. Bayern take the lead again accurate strike Philip Lama and Juan Mata's miss, but then the guests' players realized all their attempts, while the German team's players made two misfires. Thus, Chelsea won the Champions League for the first time in its history.
Millennium (Cardiff, Wales). Opened in 1999. It seats 73,930 spectators.
The home arena of the Wales national team was opened at the turn of the millennium, having received the appropriate name, but in 2016 the stadium received a new name - Principality Stadium, which, with a certain amount of fantasy, can simply be translated as "The Prince's Stadium", since Wales is part of the United Kingdom, and the Queen's son Elizabeth II Charles bears the title of Prince of Wales.
But back to the Champions League. The final of the main European club tournament took place here in 2017, and the participants in that match were Real and Juventus. Madrid won 4-1 to win a second Champions League title in a row, and football fans will remember that meeting with the super goal of Turin striker Mario Mandzukic.
Metropolitano (Madrid, Spain). Opened in 1994. Renovated in 2017. It seats 67,700 spectators.
Liverpool and Tottenham met in the 2019 Champions League final. The final was the first in Tottenham's history, and the first since the 2013 final, where at least one player did not play. spanish club. Liverpool, who reached the final for the second time in a row, won the match 2-0. In his third Champions League final as head coach, Jurgen Klopp won the trophy.