The RFU called the situation with the removal of Russia and Israel double standards
General Secretary of the Russian Football Union (RFU) Maxim Mitrofanov spoke about the position on the removal of the Israeli national team. His words are quoted by Sport Express.
Mitrofanov called the situation with the removal of Russia and Israel double standards. At the same time, the RFU is not in favor of banning Israel. “The goal is not for our neighbor’s cow to die, but for us to have a healthy one,” added the organization’s secretary general.
In December 2023, RFU President Alexander Dyukov revealed the answer of FIFA and UEFA officials to the question about the lack of sanctions against the Israeli national team. He said that FIFA and UEFA shrugged their shoulders when asked about the country.
Russian national teams were suspended from international tournaments after the start of the SVO in Ukraine. Israeli teams continue to compete in competitions under the auspices of FIFA and UEFA, despite the military operation in Palestine.
Source: Lenta
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