Maxim Mitrofanov, the General Secretary of the Russian Football Union (RFU), commented on the stance of Aleksander Čeferin, the president of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), regarding a possible split of the RFU to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The remarks were quoted by Sports Express. Mitrofanov conveyed Čeferin’s outlook, noting that the UEFA chief does not want Russia to depart and views such a move as something he would resist as a last resort. According to Mitrofanov, Čeferin adopts a protective posture, supporting progress and momentum but preferring stability over upheaval. He described Čeferin as having a warm and constructive attitude toward Russia, while maintaining a cautious approach to any dramatic changes. — Sports Express
