For a guy who has kept his image squeaky clean, other than his unabashed patriotic love for Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Alexander Ovechkin faces his image being somewhat tarnished in Russia.
Andreas Lobzhanidze, former founder and co-owner of popular Moscow nightclub "Icon" recently spoke to RBK Media in Moscow, and told some less than flattering stories about the Great 8. Apparently for many years, Ovechkin had been a regular guest at the club, especially when parties were thrown with him as the guest of honor. Ovechkin never paid for his bill, as he felt he was "entitled" to do so, and Lobzhanidze cover up to $10,000 of Ovechkin expenditures.
The breaking point came in 2013, when Ovechkin visited the club with a group of friends. He was told that the club would give him $3,000 worth of expenses. Ovechkin proceeded to order eight or nine bottles of Dom Perignon Rose, and after partying with his friends, was intent on leaving the club without paying. When confronted with a $15,000 check, Ovechkin refused to pay, and proceeded to "insult me and my family." Lobzhanidze ended up paying for that bill as well, and has not had any dealings with Ovechkin since.
"I kept quiet for more than 5 years," said Lobzhanidze, "hoping for at least an apology that never came. Sadly, our star was used to not paying for himself, as he felt entitled."
RBK has reached out to Ovechkin's representatives and has not received an answer.
Source: Sportrbc.ru
