Former Iraq coach Zeljko Petrovich said that the Russian team will not have security problems in Baghdad. “RB Sports”.
“Wherever you decide to play the game, there is no problem in Iraq. A few months ago the Persian Gulf Cup of Nations was held there. 60 thousand spectators came to the matches, full stadiums gathered, ”said Petrovich.
Remember, the Iraqi Football Federation invited Russia to hold a test match in Baghdad at the end of March.
In early January, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) finally dismissed the Russian side’s appeal. Domestic clubs and the national team missed the whole of 2022.
On January 24, upon the return of the Russians, a meeting was held in Switzerland, where the members of the Russian Football Union (RFU) and the representatives of UEFA came together.
Former Iraqi Football Federation sent an invitation The national teams of Russia, Uzbekistan and Bolivia will play control matches in Baghdad.