“Championship”: UEFA is interested in the return of Russian teams to international tournaments
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is interested in the return of Russian teams to international tournaments. This became known to the “Championship”.
According to the source, UEFA representatives assured the Russian Football Union (RFU) that they consider it a member of the European family. It is noted that the first step to normalize relations could be the return of youth and women’s teams to international tournaments.
The meeting on the return of the Russians to the tournaments took place on January 24. The RFU said that the parties agreed on the procedure for further cooperation on the return of Russian teams and clubs to international competitions and agreed to continue contacts.
On December 30, 2022, the RFU created a working group that should 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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