The RFU wants to hold a commercial tournament with World Championship participants

MOSCOW, April 26 Concept of the activities of the Russian national team during the period of sanctions involves holding a commercial friendly tournament with the invitation of national teams participating in the world championships and continental championships, according to the official website of the Russian Football Union (RFU).
On Friday, the executive committee of the RFU approved the concept of the team’s activities during the period of sanctions.
“»In terms of decisions According to gaming practice, the concept proposes to hold up to 10 friendly matches annually in official FIFA windows. In addition to friendly matches, the concept proposes holding a commercial friendly tournament in Russia or abroad with the invitation of national teams participating in the world championships and continental championships,” says the message published. on the official website of the RFU.
The Russian national team played its last official match in November 2021. In February 2022, the International Football Federation (FIFA) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) suspended Russian national teams and clubs from participating in international competitions indefinitely due to events in Ukraine. In the fall of 2023, the organizations clarified that the sanctions will not be lifted until the completion of the SVO.