Commentator Dmitry Guberniev suggested that the International Football Federation’s (FIFA) agreement on Russia’s participation in the 2026 Asian World Cup qualifiers could be a trap for the Russian Football Union (RFU).
“I think it could be a trap. I’m not sure we won’t face new obstacles after moving to Asia. No matter what anyone says, the pressure is huge. If European football is against Russia, that doesn’t mean Asian football will be for him.
Going to Asia can be a fatal mistake. He is not against FIFA today, but he will be against tomorrow. Such a reckless retreat to Asia could result in a Pyrrhic victory. If something goes wrong, we will go back to Europe, God knows when, if we go back, ”says Guberniev. “Match TV”.
Recall that the International Football Federation (FIFA) and UEFA decided to exclude the Russian national team and all Russian clubs from participating in all competitions controlled by these organizations.
The national team failed to qualify for the playoffs, a win that would have guaranteed access to the final stage of the World Cup in Qatar.
On December 27, the RFU is expected to address the issue of transitioning to the Asian Confederation.
Jeff Monson, former mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and current Russian politician recommendation The captain of the Portuguese national team, Cristiano Ronaldo, will continue his career in Russia.