It’s time for Russian footballers to step onto the international scene in connection with the return of athletes from other disciplines. This opinion was expressed by the striker of Togliatti “Akron” Artem Dzyuba.

“In general, the Russians have been repatriated in almost half of the disciplines. It’s time to bring us back,” Dzyuba said. — I feel sadder for the kids, the current generation, the young players who have to compete with their European and world peers. And they suffer, they play with each other. With Belarus they go to Thailand and elsewhere.”

“This generation is missing out, I want them to play the Champions League, Europa League, qualifying matches, to feel what it’s like. Because it’s an unforgettable feeling when you play in the European arena,” Dzyuba added.

On 11 December the Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (THAT IS) recommended that sports federations allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in youth competitions with the flag and anthem. At the same time, in the statement THAT IS It is underlined that the recommendations of March 28, 2023 on the participation of adult athletes from Russia and Belarus remain in force and will be revised if necessary.

President of the Italian football club Fiorentina Rocco Comiso he died at the age of 77. This was reported by the club’s press service.

The official is said to have died after a long illness. The club has announced that the sports center of Fiorentina’s Viola Park will be called Commiso.

Commiso bought Fiorentina and became president in 2019. Since then, the club has reached the Conference League final twice (2023, 2024) and one Coppa Italia final (2023).