“UEFA and FIFA, in my opinion, will soon return Russian clubs to European competition. It’s a matter of time. All of Brazil is waiting for your return, because we love you, we are one people. Early or later, FIFA will have to relax the ban on Russian clubs participating in the Champions League and other European tournaments, because without you, football in Europe loses its integrity,” Ari was quoted as saying by RB Sport.
- The former Spartak striker defended Abascal despite the Red and White’s unsuccessful results.
Source: Sport
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