January 9 – Russia’s nationwide groups should be banned from official competitors due to the warfare in Ukraine however the nation retains its place at UEFA’s prime desk.

Alexander Dyukov (pictured), president of the Russian Soccer Federation, continues to be a member of UEFA’s government committee and can head Russia’s delegation at subsequent month’s UEFA Congress in Paris.

Dyukov advised the Russian information company Tass: “We have now already permitted the checklist of individuals of our delegation.”

Barring any surprises, the RFU also needs to be represented on the subsequent FIFA annual congress scheduled for Could 17 in Bangkok, the primary to be held in South-east Asia.

In the meantime, studies recommend Russia might be granted clearance to play European opposition for the primary time since being kicked out of aggressive soccer.

Though the ban prevents Russia from enjoying in aggressive fixtures, they continue to be free to play friendlies and have so a number of instances, primarily towards Asian-based opponents.

However settlement has reportedly now been struck for them to fulfill Serbia, England’s opening opponents at Euro 2024 subsequent summer time, in March.

“The nationwide groups of Russia and Serbia have reached an settlement to carry a pleasant match in March 2024,” an RFU submit stated.

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