Famous Russian coach Rinat Bilyaletdinov described the situation regarding the ban of Russian football players from international competitions as a political decision for socialbites.ca.
“It is clear what these gentlemen in sports and politics have arranged for us, for all these sports patrons and officials, in FIFA, UEFA, the International Olympic Committee and international federations. They all fall under the command of a single master. It can be said that the political winds are blowing and violent. We must adapt to these winds and raise our sails,” says Bilyaletdinov.
The UEFA Executive Committee first admitted the Russian men’s and women’s national teams (U-17) to international competitions, allowing them to participate in the 2024 European Championship qualifying tournament, but after protests from many countries, including Ukraine, England made the decision, citing the technical impossibility of ensuring the participation of Russians in the tournaments. cancelled.
The Russian National Team will play two friendly matches on October 12 and 16, and will face Cameroon in Moscow and Kenya in the field of a Turkish hotel.
Formerly Gael Ondua statedHe said that in the friendly match against Russia, he would play with boots flagged by the Russian Federation and Cameroon.