President of the Russian Premier League and vice-president of the Russian Football Union (RFU), Alexander Alaev, admitted that he is skeptical about the decision of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to allow Russian national teams to consist of players under the age of 17 to participate in international tournaments in neutral status. stated that TASS.
“Of course, I see the advantages of at least some action. But I said I couldn’t imagine how this could be implemented. I was happy when the solution appeared, but I had a lot of doubts.
FIFA’s support for this decision was an unexpected and pleasant surprise for me. But again, as far as I understand, we are back to the point where the issue is not closed. Let’s hope that I did not believe in this decision and still do not believe it,” Alaev said.
In the spring of 2022, the International Football Federation (FIFA) and UEFA decided to suspend the participation of the Russian national team, as well as all Russian clubs, in all competitions controlled by these organizations.
The Russian national team played six friendly matches in 2023.
Previously reportedHe said that Russia could play a friendly match with Zanzibar.