Russian Football Union (RFU) President Alexander Dyukov said that he does not know the timing of the Russian national team’s return to the international arena. Her words potential customers “Sports Express”.
“I don’t think anyone knows for sure. Year or month? It could happen sooner. A lot is determined by the media and politicians. If we talk about the football authorities, they would have brought us back to the competition a long time ago. But there is a government influence to consider here. But over time, their positions change,” Dyukov said.
In the spring of 2022, the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) decided to suspend the participation of the Russian national team and all Russian clubs in all competitions controlled by these organizations.
From spring 2022, Russian clubs and the national team will only play friendly matches against foreign opponents. Dyukov announced that he will play a match with the Serbian national team for 2024.
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