Russia hopes to play against European teams in 2024

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2 years ago

November 24, 2023

Jon

Russia hopes to play against European teams in 2024

general secretary RFU Maxim Mitrofanov spoke about the search for opponents for the Russian national team for 2024.

Indeed, negotiations are underway with a rather large number of national teams, now the situation is slightly different, taking into account the fact that a number of European teams qualified for the Euro will also play friendly matches. Now, apparently, the rivals are determined first, because everyone is interested in forming March now, and not closer to March. We hope this decision takes some time; it depends not only on us, but also on other countries. We always looked at the European teams, but, firstly, whether they were ready to play and, secondly, whether they were committed. Now someone is free, so we’ll see.

We did not deny and stated, even during the Russia-Africa forum, that we have negotiated and are conducting negotiations with Burkina Faso. They were invited in the summer. If they had arrived in June we would have had a summer camp with two games.

Source: Soccer Ru

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Ancelotti gave Neymar and Vini an ultimatum

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1 hour ago

December 23, 2025

Thomas

Ancelotti gave Neymar and Vini an ultimatum

Carlo Ancelotti, delivering a tough message to the team’s leading stars: Neymar and Vinicius Junior.

The Italian seller made it clear: to reach the warehouse for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, the Germans are required to be in perfect physical condition.

In an interview with Esporte Record, Ancelotti emphasized that the high competition in the village’s front line leaves no room for compromise. Gravec maje buti is 100% prepared.

“We have a lot of good Viconians, I have to recruit those who are at the peak of their form. It’s not just Neymar, but we can also get Vinicius,” Ancelotti said.

The coach was as specific as possible about his position as leader of Real Madrid:

“When Vinicius is 90% ready, I call up another player who is 100% ready.” This team has a very high level of competition, especially in attack,” said Carlo.

The situation with Neymar becomes even more complicated. After returning to his hometown of Santos, the 33-year-old attacker continues to struggle with injuries. Ancelotti noted that the door is not closed on the legend, but the hour is leaking.

“Neymar is on the list of athletes who can go to the World Cup. Now he has to wait six months until the final registration. We just have to be careful for him and other athletes not to feel sorry for the final elections,” the coach concluded.

Source: Football UA

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VASCHUK about the Ukrainian national team: “The problem is that they cannot be united”

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2 hours ago

December 23, 2025

Kyle

VASCHUK about the Ukrainian national team: “The problem is that they cannot be united”

Former Ukraine national team defender Vladislav Vashchuk evaluated the modern national team’s chances of participating in the 2026 World Cup:

“I think all the players in the Ukrainian national team are very strong individually. The problem is that they cannot be united. They won the last match and showed how they can play. So if they don’t play like that against the Swedes, everyone will see: ‘Can you play? Why didn’t you play?’

It can also be said that this is a limit that they have crossed. They pushed themselves and showed everyone, and above all themselves, what they could do. “First of all, if they play together like they did in the last game, they will be a good and classy Ukrainian team when they reach the World Cup.”

According to the draw results, the Ukrainian national team will face Sweden in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in March, and if it reaches the final, it will face the winner of the Poland-Albania duo.

Source: Sport UA

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The US will play four top-flight matches before the 2026 emergency

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December 23, 2025

Thomas

The US will play four top-flight matches before the 2026 emergency

The U.S. Soccer Federation has officially announced that four friendlies will be held as part of the national team’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

Mauricio Pochetti’s team starts the series of control matches with a match against Belgium, which will take place on February 28 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Atlanta. In just three days and 31 weeks, the Americans will meet Portugal in which stadium.

Next up for the team is the May 31 game in Charlotte against a rival that can be voted on later. The final phase is the match against Nimechchini, which will take place on June 6 in Chicago.

The federation emphasized that the United States will not lose to any team, but to its group at the world championships.

“For us it is a great opportunity to cheer on the best teams in the world. These are incredible matches for fans and supporters,” said Mauricio Pochettino.

World Championship 2026 will be held in Canada, Mexico and the USA from 11 rubles to 19 rubles. 48 teams will participate in the final tournament. Guess what, the Ukrainian national team has made it to the European Qualifier play-offs.

Source: Football UA

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