The Russian striker of the Cypriot “Aris” Alexander Kokorin spoke about his return to the national team in the current circumstances.
“It is possible that the suspension will last until 2025. In that case, I do not want to play for the national team. Of course, if they call me, I will talk to the coach. But I need to know why I was called in. If it’s just for a friendly match, it’s better for the youth to play there. If it’s an official game, then “I really want to return to the national team. It is an incredible feeling to wear the shirt of the Russian national team, but it is not in the current situation,” says Kokorin. Foot Mercato.
Kokorin was first called up to the Russian national team in 2011. He played 47 matches for the national team and scored 12 goals.
Recall that in the spring of 2022 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.
The Russian national team played its last official match of the World Cup qualifying tournament in Qatar. This was in November 2021.
Formerly Alexander Kokorin He spoke about the conflict in Ukraine.
Source: Gazeta
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