UEFA federation to discuss Russia's admission to competitions
The meeting will take place in France
Russian Football union
Karpin to coach Russian national team until 2028
Russian National Football Team chief manager Valery Karpin prolonged his contract with the Russian Football Union (RFS), the Union press …
FIFA maintains contact with Russia
FIFA and the RFU maintain contacts, the international federation reported. In particular, they noted that representatives of the international organization continue a dialogue with the Secretary General of the RFU.
Russia may play friendly football match against Tajikistan in late 2025
A friendly football match between the national teams of Russia and Tajikistan is possible either in late 2025 or early 2026, the press office of the Football Federation of Tajikistan (FFT) said. It was noted that everything will …
RFU on UEFA and FIFA desire of Russia's return
The Russian Football Union (RFU) Secretary General Maxim Mitrofanov said that UEFA would like to see Russian football teams play at the international level despite pressure on the organization to keep them out. …
RFU chief to head Russian delegation at UEFA Congress in France
President of the Russian Football Union (RFU) Alexander Dyukov will head the country’s national delegation next week at the Congress of the Union of European Football Federations (UEFA), the RFU’s press office said.
Russia to play friendly match against Serbia in spring
The Russian Football Union (RFU) and the Football Association of Serbia (FAS) will hold a friendly football match between the national teams next year, …
Russian Football Union wants to stay in Europe
The priority for the Russian Football Union (RFU) is for its national teams and clubs to play in European tournaments, but the organization is considering all possible options, RFU Deputy Secretary General Denis Rogachyov …
RFU and UEFA to resume talks on Russian football’s return to global arena
The Russian Football Union (RFU) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) have agreed on the terms of their further interaction regarding the return of Russia’s national teams and clubs to the international arena, the …
Russia postpones vote on withdrawing from UEFA
The Russian Football Union has decided to postpone the executive committee’s vote on the RFU’s transfer to the Asian Football Confederation, the RFU’s communication service said. RFU President Alexander Dyukov on …
FIFA hopes for a speedy return of Russian clubs and national teams
The head of the European associations-members of the International Football Federation Elkhan Mammadov expressed hope that the teams from Russia would soon return to the international arena. "Given the current situation, on behalf …
Russian Football Union unveils variants of football reform
The Russian Football Union (RFU) has unveiled variants of reforming the system of Russian football, the RFU press service said in a statement. "What to we expect from the new pyramid? More games, more encounters between direct …
Russian Football Union approves new quota on legionnaires
The Russian Football Union (RFU) has decided to change the quota of foreign players allowed to play for football clubs in the Russian Premier League (RPL) starting next season, a source close to the situation said. According to the …
Gazprom Neft CEO Dyukov named new Russian Football Union president
Chief executive of Russian oil major Gazprom Neft Alexander Dyukov was elected president of the Russian Football Union (RFU). The voting to elect the new head of Russia’s governing football body took place today …
Russian football players set task for 2019
The Executive Committee of the Russian Football Union (RFU) set the task for the Russian national football team. "The main task for the next year is to qualify for the 2020 UEFA Euro Cup," member of the RFU …
Mutko resigns as Russian Football Union head
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko has stepped down as Russian Football Union (RFU) President, the RFU press service said on its Twitter page. Russian Premier League (RPL) President Sergei …
Russia's Football Union to discuss national team’s FIFA World Cup results
The Executive Board of the Russian Football Union (RFU) is set to convene for a session in Moscow to discuss results of the national team’s performance at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, RFU’s press service announced. The meeting …
FIFA thanks Mutko for taking responsible step
FIFA understands the decision of Vitaly Mutko, who suspended his activities as the president of the Russian Football Union (RFU). "FIFA understands Mr. Mutko's decision, which was also taken in the …
Russian Football Union's Mutko temporarily steps down
President of the Russian Football Union (RFU) Vitaly Mutko announced his decision to temporarily step down from his post. RFU Director General Alexander Alayev has been appointed the acting president of …
FIFA grants right for Rausch to play for Russian squad
World’s governing football body FIFA has granted the right to play for the Russian national football team to German player Konstantin Rausch, the Russian Football Union (RFU) said on its Twitter page. "We …
