General Secretary of the Russian Football Union (RFU) Maxim Mitrofanov in an interview “Sports Express” He stated that a tax may be imposed on foreign players in test mode starting from the 2024/25 season.
The football official said such a measure should encourage clubs to increase the playing time of native Russians.
“It would probably make sense for the committees to revisit this issue in six months and understand the clubs’ position. Even though it’s obvious, they’re unlikely to want to pay. But it is important to listen to their positions. We will then address the question of how much of this story can be brought to life in the new season in the Executive Committee. Or leave it frozen for another year,” Mitrofanov said.
In the spring of 2022, the International Football Federation (FIFA) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) decided to suspend the participation of the Russian and Belarusian national teams, as well as all Russian and Belarusian clubs, in all competitions controlled by Russian and Belarusian clubs. These organizations due to the situation in Ukraine.
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