Former CSKA coach Gennady Kostylev believes that the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has humiliated Russia. His words are quoted “Euro-Football.Ru”.
“For me, this is an insult and humiliation to a great country. We are just humiliated. And we have some kind of strange politics. We often remain silent and indifferent to what is happening. We would not allow ourselves to be treated badly before. We were sometimes hated, but always respected. The strong are always respected. There is no need to create boys who whip us. I am humiliated by this attitude towards my country. This is absolutely obscene for a major sports power,” Kostylev said.
At a meeting of the RFU executive committee on 20 December, all members of the organization considered that a move to Asia without a guarantee from the International Football Federation (FIFA) did not make sense.
In the spring of 2022, 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.
Russian clubs other than Zenit did not play a single match in European cups in 2022. The Russian national team, led by Valery Karpin, played six friendly matches in 2023.
Formerly in the State Duma statedMany people no longer listen to the demands of the Ukrainian Football Federation.