Football
The RFU is working on options for holding friendly matches of the Russian national team in September
The Russian Football Union (RFU) is considering options for holding friendly matches of the national team in September, the press service of the organization reports.
— The Russian Football Union is considering the possibility of holding friendly matches for the men’s national team in September. Regardless of the options voiced in the media, negotiations are underway with various national federations, and there are those who have already answered the RFU with a preliminary consent. More specific information will be made public additionally.
On July 15, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed the claims of the RFU and football clubs Zenit, Dynamo, Sochi and CSKA against UEFA and FIFA related to the decision to exclude Russian teams from participating in competitions under the auspices of organizations.
Source: Sportbox
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