Russian Football Union (RFU) Secretary General Maxim Mitrofanov said that the Russian team can participate in Asian competitions, but cannot be selected for the World Cup through them. sports24.
“We can play inside Asian tournaments, but through them we cannot qualify for the World Cup. Why? We did not withdraw from UEFA, including the time frame. “We have to leave UEFA first,” said Mitrofanov.
The International Football Federation (FIFA) and the Association of European Football Associations (UEFA) decided in the spring of 2022 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 on the 1/16 stage of the Europa League, losing to the Spaniard “Betis” in a total of two matches, 2: 3.
Former Russian referee invited for UEFA.