Christian Panucci: Always Happy to Return to Moscow — A City That Impresses

Former defender of AC Milan, Real Madrid, Inter, AS Roma, and the Italian national team, as well as the ex-coach of the Russian national team, **[Christian Panucci](https://www.championat.com/)**, revealed that he always feels happy to return to Moscow. The specialist expressed his fondness for the local cuisine. Panucci was part of Fabio Capello’s coaching staff from 2012 to 2014.

**— When was your last visit to Russia?**
— I was there in October for a padel tournament. I was in touch with Shchennikov and Gabulov, and I got to see Dzyuba. I always look forward to coming back to Moscow.

**— What do you enjoy about it here?**
— The atmosphere and the people. I love the local food and having a cup of coffee with friends. Moscow never ceases to impress, — Panucci said in an interview with Championship correspondent Maria Kutsubaeva.