RPL lost 44 positions and was in 80th place in the ranking of the best football leagues in the world
The Russian Premier League (RPL) took 80th place in the ranking of the best football leagues in the world in 2022. This was reported on the website of the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS).
Compared to 2021, the RPL has dropped by 44 positions. Nigeria, Belarus, Zambia, as well as Honduras and Nicaragua were ahead of Russia in the ranking.
The Brazilian Serie A is in first place. The English Premier League is next. Closes the top three of the strongest Spanish La Liga.
On February 28 last year, the International Football Federation and the Union of European Football Associations excluded Russian teams and clubs from international tournaments. The teams do not play in European competitions, and the Russian team has lost the opportunity to compete for reaching the finals of the 2022 World Cup.
Source: Lenta
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