Andrei Kanchelskis on a possible Russia return to international football

Former Manchester United midfielder Andrei Kanchelskis has voiced his belief that Russia will eventually be welcomed back to international football. He suggested that within the next six years, both the Russian national team and its clubs could be back competing in European tournaments, pointing to a longer horizon that would see a return after a period of suspension. According to his comments reported by RB Sports, he described a phased restoration, noting that time must pass and that a gradual reentry would allow Russia to participate again in major events such as the World Cup, the European Championship, and the various European cups. He added that the trajectory would span several cycles, with a realistic return targeted around 2028, framing six years as a pivotal era for Russian football.