Representatives of the RFU and UEFA will discuss the issue of the return of Russians to tournaments on February 24
The date of the meeting of representatives of the Russian Football Union (RFU) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) on the return of Russians to tournaments has been announced. It is reported by TASS.
The discussion will take place on February 24th. “From the RFU will participate in the meeting [генеральный секретарь] Maxim Mitrofanov and [президент Российской премьер-лиги] Alexander Alaev, ”the RFS communications service clarified.
On December 30 last year, the organization created a working group that will study the issue of moving from UEFA to the Asian Confederation. At the same time, UEFA opposes Russia’s desire to leave the organization.
On February 28, the International Football Federation (FIFA) and UEFA 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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