The RFU said that relations with UEFA have not worsened after the removal of Russian teams
Maxim Mitrofanov, Secretary General of the Russian Football Union (RFU), spoke about the choice between the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and the Asian Confederation. His words are quoted by Sport-Express.
Mitrofanov said that relations between the RFU and UEFA did not worsen after the removal of Russian teams. He stressed that the union is in the process of making a decision about the future of Russian football. “If we follow the path of Asia, the decision must be made in early June. If we follow the path of Europe, it can be postponed to the next year, ”added the Secretary General of the RFU.
In December last year, the executive committee of the RFU created a working group that will study the issue of moving from UEFA to the Asian Confederation. The discussion was scheduled to be completed by March 2023. The International Football Federation (FIFA) has stated that it will not prevent the Russian team from participating in the selection for the 2026 World Cup if the country moves to Asia.
On February 28, 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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