Giorgi Jikia called the possible transfer of the RFU to the Asian Football Confederation interesting
The defender of Spartak and the Russian national team Georgy Jikia assessed the possible transition of the Russian Football Union (RFU) to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). It is reported by “Sport-Express”.
“But this is also FIFA. How should it happen: FIFA will remove us from Europe and transfer us to Asia? I don’t understand,” Jikia said. The football player also called the possible change of registration of the RFU interesting. “Dilute the situation, fight for other trophies, participate in other tournaments. Why not?” added the player.
Jikia also discussed the timing of the return of the Russian team to the international arena. “Now we are definitely past Euro 2024, then only the 2026 World Cup. But if we don’t start selection for it in 2024, then we won’t go there either. What can we expect? Euro 2028? the defender said.
Earlier, the RFU held two meetings of the executive committee, at which the possibility of moving to the AFC was discussed, but no final decision was made. It was noted that the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) opposed this initiative.
On February 28, UEFA excluded Russian teams and clubs from international tournaments. Teams do not play in European competitions and other competitions under the auspices of the organization.
Source: Lenta
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