Valery Karpin, head coach of the Russian national team, said that a friendly match with Kyrgyzstan should be held to show that the national team is “alive”. His words convey “Sport-Express”.
“It is necessary to come together for 300 percent. It is important to show that we are alive, that we are living. Playing with Kyrgyzstan in the current conditions is a success. No one knows when they will return to official matches. It is important to take care of young men so that they feel the atmosphere of the national team. This match and these fees are very necessary,” he said.
On September 7, the Russian Football Union (RFU) announced that the Russian national football team will play three control matches in the fall. The first match will be held in Bishkek on September 24. The national team of Kyrgyzstan will be the rival of the Russians.
The RFU also said it reached an agreement with Iran to hold an away friendly match in November and is in talks to organize the third autumn game.
Recall that the International Football Federation (FIFA) and the Association of European Football Associations (UEFA) decided to exclude all Russian clubs, as well as the Russian national team, from participating in all competitions controlled by these organizations.
Formerly Carpine allowed He organizes a match between the Russian national team and the Medialeague team.
Source: Gazeta
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