The Russian Football Union (RFU) is negotiating with Bahrain to organize a friendly match. The RFU also said it is trying to reach an agreement with several other federations besides Bahrain.

"We will announce the match as soon as the contract to organize it is signed," the RFU communications service said.

"Huge" number of people wanting and Bahrain as a new rival for Russian soccer players provoked ridicule from Russian fans.

Recall that a friendly match with the Russians was refused by the Egyptian national soccer team. The team, which has won the Africa Cup of Nations a record seven times, has called sparring with representatives of the aggressor country impossible, favoring the continent's neighbors.

As reported by OBOZREVATEL, last February 28, Russian clubs and the Russian national team were suspended from all competitions under the auspices of FIFA and UEFA because of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

In March 2022, the International Football Federation (FIFA) disqualified the Russian national team from qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.

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