Kurban Berdyev, head coach of "Turan Tovuz", expressed condolences on the death of Boris Ignatyev, the former head coach of the Russian national team. Sport24.az reports that the text says:
"The death of Boris Ignatyev is a great loss for Russian football, relatives, and friends. The history of our friendship goes back a long way. He was one of the most sincere people in the world. One could talk a lot about his human qualities. He was a perfect family man, father, and friend. He made a great contribution to the development of young football players. He brought dozens of professional football players to the country's football. We have lost a great expert, a friend with a beautiful heart."