Russian champion with CSKA and former head coach of Ufa Denis Popov in an interview with , he said that Russian football should move to the Asian Confederation (AFC), but at the same time it would not be easy for the Russian national team and clubs in a new location.
Vote of the Executive Committee of the Russian Football Union (RFS ) on the transition from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to the AFC will take place until 31 December 2022.
– What do you think, are we going to Asia or staying at UEFA?
— Whatever we think or want, nothing depends on us, because the decision will be at the top. My opinion is that it is better to play in Asia than not to play in Europe and stand still, Popov told .
– Even if the level is not the same as in Europe?
– Morocco played in the semi-finals of the World Cup, Saudi Arabia beat Argentina at the start of the tournament. Now you can’t beat anyone with full legs, even the Russian team went to Asia and played two draws. The time is already over when someone can let go and win 5-0 without forcing.
Yes, there are specific situations; the same Brazilians, Spaniards, Portuguese and Germans, and the Italians did not participate in the second consecutive World Cup at all. So I wouldn’t say we’ll go to Asia and beat everyone there 10:0.
At the end of February, UEFA and the International Football Federation (FIFA) suspended Russian teams and clubs from participating in international tournaments due to the situation in Ukraine.
Read Popov’s full interview on the website on Friday.
Source : MatchTV
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