Stanislav Cherchesov, the former head coach of the Russian national football team, currently serving in Hungary Ferencváros, talked about the possible withdrawal of the Russian Football Union (RFU) from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and the transition to Asian Football. Confederation (AFC), reports TASS.
The expert noted that such a decision should be made carefully.
“I’m not saying AFC is good or bad, I’m not rating it. Historically it so happened that Russian football has always been a part of European football and Russian clubs played in the UEFA Champions League and took the field to the accompaniment of the Champions League in this tournament. It can be said that this is already in our blood, ”said Cherchesov.
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.
On January 24, a meeting between representatives of the Russian Football Union (RFU) and UEFA was held in Nyon, Switzerland. The parties agreed on the procedure for further cooperation on the return of Russian clubs and teams to international tournaments, and an agreement was reached to continue cooperation.
High-level representatives of FIFA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will attend the new meeting.
Earlier it was reported that the coach of the Russian national team, Valery Karpin, was dismissed. spoke He said the national team could hold control meetings with Brazilian clubs.