The famous Russian football coach Rinat Bilyaletdinov, who currently works at the headquarters of Khimki near Moscow, spoke in the media about the participation of teams in the official Russian Cup. The Russian Football Union announced that it plans to invite media teams to the tournament next season.
“These teams added color and emotion, especially by members of the media. The entire professional bloc was somewhat complacent with the idea. But in terms of the popularization of the media league, this is normal. As long as there is interest, it should be supported. “When media teams cool off, it will be possible to stop introducing them to professional competitions.”
— Speaking of the mug’s format, it looks very progressive and cumbersome. You don’t lose your chance to win the tournament when you lose, but in the final stage… Let there be amateur and media teams in the early stages.”
Amkal Moscow and 2Drots participated in the 2022/23 Russian Cup, both winning in the first round, while Amkal managed to reach the third round, where Zvezda St. Petersburg (1:2).
Former Russian Football Union (RFU) negotiating With FIFA and UEFA on the return of national teams to international tournaments.