The Russian Football Union (RFU) confirmed that Russian referee Sergei Karasev will officiate the match between Al-Nasr and Al-Ahly, featuring Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo, in the third round of the Saudi Arabian championship. The statement provides guidance TASS.
“Sergey Karasev has been invited to Saudi Arabia to referee the national championship match between Al-Nasr and Al-Ahly, which will take place on September 13,” the RFU communications service said.
The meeting will take place on September 13. The referee’s whistle will blow at 21:00 Moscow time.
In the spring of 2022, the International Federation of Football Associations (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 referees who previously officiated European Cup matches also stopped officiating the matches.
Russian clubs have not taken part in European competitions since February 2022 and the Russian national team last played in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
On January 2, 2023, Ronaldo became a player for Al-Nasr from Saudi Arabia under a contract that will earn him €200 million per year. It was reported that additional bonuses were also given to the Portuguese and his family. The Portuguese forward joined the club from Saudi Arabia after terminating his contract due to tensions with Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag.
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Source: Gazeta
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