SPITE HAS KICKED IN! Russians make a SUICIDAL MOVE in the middle of the war in Ukraine!
IZVOR: Republika - 05.05.2022 | 12:12
They had to react under pressure due to sanctions, but did they exaggerate?
The Russian Football Union is seriously considering moving to the AFC (The Asian Football Confederation) due to the treatment they received from UEFA.
Namely, on Monday, the House of European Football prevented Russia from running for the European Championship in 2028 and 2032, and their clubs were banned from playing in UEFA competitions.
Therefore, the rumours about "moving" to the east resonate louder and louder.
- I think the time has come to think seriously about a switch to the Asian football confederation - Dmitry Pirog, a former boxer and current member of the State Duma, said.
This Russian move is seen as "suicidal". If they change their union, they will certainly not be able to participate in the World Cup, while the question remains how much their greats, such as Zenit Saint Petersburg, CSKA Moscow, Spartak Moscow, would like playing in the AFC Champions League in the long run, from the financial point of view ...