According to
The Telegraph, a wealthy socialite named Pyotr
Listerman has given Russian players a thoroughly tempting reason to
find the net in tonight’s Euro 2008 semi-final:
Listerman, well known for setting up rich Russians with
prospective wives, said: “For each goal I’ll present two beautiful
chicks. Watch the guys react.”The modern day cupid was caught on
camera making the offer to Andrei Arshavin, who seemed to be pretty
well disposed to the idea.
“There are a number of bachelors in our team,” said Arshavin.
“This is a great incentive.”
If only an eccentric billionaire had made the same offer to
Ronaldo - Portugal would almost certainly be in the final, and the
tricky winger would have needed to hire a coach to take his rewards
home.
