Leonid Fedun said the date of the vote on Russia’s move to AFC is not yet known, as the Russian team is trying to reach an agreement with UEFA
Leonid Fedu
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Former owner of Spartak, member of the executive committee of the RFU Leonid Fedun declared broadcast on “Match TV” that before the possible transition of Russia to the Asian Confederation (AFC), intense negotiations are underway to reach an agreement with UEFA.
On 27 December, the RFU postponed the vote on the transfer to the AFC, explaining it by the need for further consultations. The vote on this issue must take place by December 31st.
“While from [дате] the vote can say nothing. As for Asia, you know my position, we have no way out. <...> Tense negotiations are underway, attempts to gain a foothold, to agree after all with UEFA, ”Fedun said.
Russian teams and clubs have been suspended from FIFA and UEFA tournaments since the end of February. At the end of April, RBC Sport informedthat the RFU is considering several scenarios for the development of Russian football, one of which was the transition to the AFC.
Last week RBC Sport discoveredthat UEFA for the first time has eased sanctions against Russian football and will organize a youth tournament in Russia under its auspices. The head of the RFU, Alexander Dyukov, confirmed this information, but noted that UEFA will not yet restore Russian football.
According to Dyukov, the majority of Russian clubs and members of the RFU executive committee support the transition to the AFC.
