The Executive Committee of the Russian Football Union (RFU) has decided to create a working group that will examine the issue of moving to Asia – all its pros and cons. It has been reported “Championship”.
Therefore, the final decision on the transition to the Asian Conference will not be made today.
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.
It is worth noting that revenue from performances in Asia will be significantly lower than in Europe. In total, the organization consists of 47 national teams. This confederation hosts the Asian Cup, AFC Champions League and AFC Cup.
The Russian national team played its last official match of the World Cup qualifying tournament in Qatar. This was in November 2021. Then the wards of Valery Karpin lost to Croatia 0: 1 and took second place in the group.
In March, the Russians were unable to play the playoffs to reach the final stage of the World Cup due to the suspension.
Bonita Merciades, former president of the Australian Football Association Opposes the presence of Russia in AFC and UEFA.