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Director of the Department of National Associations of UEFA Zoran Lakovich expressed hope for lifting sanctions from Russian sports in 2025. The championship.com writes about this.
“I hope that during this year, Russian sports and athletes, including the Russian team, will return to the same place where they were before this situation,” Lakovich said.
At the end of 2024, the President of the Russian Football Union (RFU) Alexander Dyukov predicted Russia’s return to international tournaments in 2025. “I am waiting for positive changes – the return of our teams and clubs to international competitions. The decisions made by other federations are a good sign, ”Dyukov said.
The International Football Federation (FIFA) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) in February 2022 removed Russian teams and clubs from participation in international competitions for an indefinite period. The Russian team, including not allowed the draw for the selection for the 2026 World Cup. Dyukov said that theoretical chances are preserved.
Source: Lenta
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