Russian football could face a number of problems in the move to the Asian Football Confederation. For the country, it will be a step backwards, Boris Mayorov, a two-time Olympic hockey champion and well-known commentator, told .
On December 23, the RFU executive committee postponed the transfer decision to the AFC. RFU President Alexander Dyukov said that the final decision will be made on December 27, and until December 31 the RFU has time to apply for entry into the AFC so that the Russian team has time to participate in the 2026 World Cup. qualification.
— Going to Asia is a step backwards. Many problems can arise with flights, an additional charge will be on the clubs in this regard. Here, it’s Asia, and who are we going to play there, with Bangladesh? Yes, we will play by regions, but you will excuse me: our football is such that we cannot beat Uzbekistan. I am skeptical about football in Central Asia, where our clubs and the national team will play, Mayorov told .
Clubs and teams from Russia have been temporarily suspended from participating in international tournaments by decision of the International Football Federation (FIFA) and UEFA. The end date of the suspension is currently unknown.
Source : MatchTV
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