Russian national team goalkeeper Anton Shunin said he was more pleased to play in Europe than in Asia
The goalkeeper of Dynamo and the Russian national football team Anton Shunin made a choice between playing in Europe and Asia. It is reported by “Championship”.
According to the goalkeeper, it is more pleasant for all members of the national team to play in Europe. “Of course, it’s great to play on the chic fields of England, Spain and Italy with full stands. But we play with who we can. For fans of Asian countries, our arrival is a holiday, ”Shunin said.
On April 28, 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. If we follow the path of Asia, the decision must be made at the beginning of 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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