The recent friendly between Russia and Serbia has sparked discussion about Russia’s future on the international stage, as reflected by Valery Masalitin, a former Moscow CSKA and Spartak player, who spoke about the match in an interview. Masalitin offered a pragmatic view: while the encounter marks a step in dialogue, it does not represent a quick path back to full participation in the world of competitive international football. He emphasized that the current moment is more about signaling intent and testing how teams adapt under the evolving rules and attitudes that govern international sport.
