Lokomotiv Moscow striker Artem Dzyuba said he misses playing for the Russian national team after losing to Spartak (0-1) in the quarter-finals of the Russian Cup. Transmits words “Sports Express”.
“The national team will probably play against Iraq and Iran? Relatively far. I always said one thing. I miss my country’s national anthem madly. This will not replace anything, ”said Dzyuba.
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.
Except for Zenit, Russian clubs did not play a single match in European cups in 2022. Petersburgers stumbled in the 1/16 stage of the Europa League, losing 2:3 overall to the Spaniard “Betis”. Spartak had to play in the playoffs with RB Leipzig thanks to the group stage win.
Former coach of Zenit Vlastimil Petrzhela spoke about the development of Russian football in current realities.