Former head coach of the Russian national team and Spartak Oleg Romantsev strongly opposed the transition to the Asian conference.
But the fact that this is a completely different world of football is pretty clear. And getting there can be not just a step back, but a path to nowhere. It is clear that both the national team and the clubs need tournaments and game training for the development of our football. However, the level of those playing in the Asian confederation does not mean development and progress. I am categorically against the transition to Asia, which may also not allow FIFA, ”says Romantsev. “Sport Express”.
Recall that the International Football Federation (FIFA) and the Association of European Football Associations (UEFA) decided to exclude the Russian national team and all Russian clubs from participation in all competitions controlled by these organizations.
In the spring, the wards of Valery Karpin could not participate in the 2022 World Cup play-offs, and in September it became known that the draw for the 2024 European Championship was missed.
The next board of directors of the Russian Football Union (RFU) will consider the transition of Russia to the Asian Confederation. The national team played three friendly matches with the representatives of this region this year.
It was previously reported that Iranians want to play two games against Russia.