Andrey Kanchelskis, former football player of the Russian national team and Manchester United, criticized the Russian Football Union (RFU) for choosing an opponent for the national team.
“There is a feeling that the RFU is underperforming. The rivals of the national team in friendly matches leave much to be desired. Renegotiated with Iraq? Well done. Let them be proud of their achievements. On good terms, the Russian national team should play friendly matches not with Iraq, but with Brazil – then you can enjoy it. Only Europe does not want to play with us. You can find more impressive opponents from Iraq,” says Kanchelskis “Rating bookmakers”.
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.
Last year, Valery Karpin’s team played a total of five matches, including the March matches. On March 23, the national team drew with Iran and won against Iraq on March 26.
Formerly Vlastimil Petrzhela He said that Russia is now a non-football country.