Vyacheslav Koloskov: “The match against Portugal – commercial, the RAF needed money” – SPORT – EXPRESS

The Honorary President of the RFU and former FIFA Vice President Vyacheslav Koloskov said that the meeting with Portugal helpful RFU financial, sports and political points of view. Remember, today it became known that the Russian national team on November 13 will hold in London friendly against Portugal, and November 17 will play against Croatia in Krasnodar.

– It is clear that this is a commercial game, and the RAF needed money – quotes “R-Sport” Koloskov. – Well, that game is in London because the British – one of the most ardent supporters of the selection at the Russian World Cup. They constantly excite the subject may be, the game team to reassure them, and especially British journalists who dream to make so that Russia took the championship. Very good and useful game with sports, financial, and sports and political points of view.

With this team, of course, we have to play, because it is a great benefit for the Russian national team players. When is the formation of the national team, new players, such an experience it is very important. Many Portuguese are playing leading foreign clubs, many people we know. For example, Danny played in “Zenith”. I think that two years ago it was generally the best player of the Russian championship, stunning football. Since he’s played in the last match, it is clear that a player of the highest class. Of course, Cristiano Ronaldo did not take because it sverhfutbolist, and all the rest – just about the level of Danny. The team is equipped with strong players.