RFU Posts commented on the resignation of Fabio Capello – RBC

RFU Posts commented on the resignation of Fabio Capello

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RFU issued an official statement on the reports of the possible dismissal of head coach of Russia Fabio Capello.

«In view of the information appeared yesterday on the possible resignation of Fabio Capello as head coach of the Russian national team Russian football union said that at the moment a formal decision on this issue is not accepted.

This issue will be discussed at the next meeting of the collegial body of the RFU ( Executive Committee, Office of the Executive Committee). In case of further information, it will be immediately published on the official website of the RFU, “- said in a press release from the union.

According to the acting president of the RFU Nikita Simonyan, the final decision on the future of Capello in the Russian team will be made at executive committee of the Union of June 24th. Prior to that, no draw conclusions about his work in a team is not.

«The decision will be taken at the executive committee. Members of the Executive Committee may vote both for termination of the contract with Capello, and against it. After the meeting we will hold a press conference at which he will tell all. Before any decision of the executive committee will not be “, – quotes Simonyan Tass.

On the eve of« R-Sport », citing a source in the Russian Football Union said that officially the resignation of Capello will be announced after the settlement of the question of compensation.

« The solution has remained the technical details discussed question of reducing the compensation for the early termination of the contract. At the moment, the leading candidate for a place that will become vacant, seen Leonid Slutsky, “- said a source in the Russian Football Union.

On Sunday, the Russian team lost to the Austrians at the capital’s stadium” Arena Opening “in the qualifying match of the European Championship 2016 with a score of 0: 1. The only goal in the 33rd minute, scored Marc Janko, who sent the ball into the goal by Igor Akinfeev kick.

In Group G qualifying match of Euro 2016 Russian national team after six rounds with eight points in third place, behind Austria ( 16) and Sweden (12). To enter the European Championship directly necessary to take one of the first two places in the group. The top eight teams from those in the group that will take the third place qualifying tournament, will play in the play-offs.

Капитан the Russian team Roman Shirokov. Photos RFU official site

In April, “Novaya Gazeta” published the text of the contract with the RFU Capello signed January 24, 2014. Under the agreement, the Italian specialist salary is € 7 million a year.

According to the agreement, the RAF undertook to settle all financial claims that may arise from the fiscal authorities of other countries (the UK, Italy, Switzerland) to Capello. In the event of termination of the contract on the initiative of the RAF (regardless of the reasons, including the results of national team appearances) Federation is obliged to pay a substantial compensation to the Italian coach (€ 32,5 млн minus already paid under the contract money).

If Capello “finds a material breach by the employer in the performance of the contract”, it may itself terminate the contract and claim compensation for the same. In addition, Capello “may at any time unilaterally terminate the contract without paying any compensation for medical reasons, a medical report confirmed a simple employee of choice».

Capello has not been paid more than six months, with June 2014 year. RFU repay the head coach of the February 6, 2015. In order for the RAF was able to pay the head coach of the salary, the Union has allocated a loan businessman Alisher Usmanov. The loan amount is 400 million rubles., And it was granted on favorable conditions.