Former Soviet and Russian international footballer Aleksandr Mostovoy has reacted sharply to comments from coach Leonid Slutsky. Slutsky recently called Mostovoy a 'comic character' and a 'freak.' The former player treated the remarks as a personal affront rather than casual criticism. Mostovoy said he would slap Slutsky if the two met in person. His response quickly turned the coach’s comments into a public feud. The report does not say whether the pair have met since the exchange or whether Slutsky has replied.