The Russian national football team has found a new direction in connection with the ban on games at the World Cup

The Russian Football Union (RFU) decided to bring a return invitation to the Iraqi national team in Sochi. TASS .

In the spring of 2022, Russia was going to play for the opportunity to get to the World Cup in Qatar. But due to a special military operation in Ukraine, Russia’s games were suspended. The Union of European Football Associations expressed support for this decision.

The cancellation of Russia’s participation in the European Championship did not prevent the Russian team from playing in friendly matches. Russian football players had three meetings: with the national teams of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

Earlier it was reported about the readiness to take on a managerial position a former defender who completed his professional career Yuri Zhirkov.