Media Reports Suggest Potential Soccer Friendly Between Brazil and Russia
Brazil has reportedly agreed in principle to play a friendly soccer match against Russia this autumn, as cited by local media on Monday. Due to the conflict in Ukraine, Russia is currently barred from participating in official FIFA and UEFA...
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Brazil has reportedly agreed in principle to play a friendly soccer match against Russia this autumn, as cited by local media on Monday. Due to the conflict in Ukraine, Russia is currently barred from participating in official FIFA and UEFA tournaments.
Journalist Galvao Bueno from Band.com.br revealed a letter from the Brazilian Football Confederation dated August 2024, indicating that the organization has accepted an invitation from the Russian Football Union to compete in a match in Moscow in 2025.
The confederation has allegedly informed Russian officials that the Brazilian national team would be available for the FIFA international match windows from October 6 to 14 and November 10 to 18.
“We believe that collaboration between the Brazilian Football Confederation and the Russian Football Union will be fundamental to strengthening ties and further enhancing the global football ecosystem,” the CBF reportedly wrote.
“The national team board will be mobilized to work towards holding the aforementioned game,” it added.
The correspondence reflects Brazil's interest in scheduling the match, although an official agreement has not yet been finalized. Details such as dates, venues, and logistical arrangements are still being discussed.
Both federations are expected to continue their negotiations in the coming months. If the match becomes official, it would represent a rare encounter between the two national teams outside of formal tournaments. The last meeting between the teams occurred in March 2018 before the World Cup in Russia, where Brazil won 3-0 at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium.
CNN Brazil later reported that they had contacted an unnamed representative of the CBF, who denied any plans for a match against Russia in football or any other sport.
Since its suspension from international competitions in February 2022, the Russian national football team has maintained an unbeaten record. Over the past three years, Russia has played several friendly matches, achieving victories against teams such as Cuba, Serbia, Belarus, Vietnam, Brunei, Syria, Grenada, and Zambia.
Despite the ban on official competitions, FIFA has continued to award ranking points for friendly matches, allowing Russia to rise to the 34th position in the world rankings.
Allen M Lee for TROIB News
Journalist Galvao Bueno from Band.com.br revealed a letter from the Brazilian Football Confederation dated August 2024, indicating that the organization has accepted an invitation from the Russian Football Union to compete in a match in Moscow in 2025.
The confederation has allegedly informed Russian officials that the Brazilian national team would be available for the FIFA international match windows from October 6 to 14 and November 10 to 18.
“We believe that collaboration between the Brazilian Football Confederation and the Russian Football Union will be fundamental to strengthening ties and further enhancing the global football ecosystem,” the CBF reportedly wrote.
“The national team board will be mobilized to work towards holding the aforementioned game,” it added.
The correspondence reflects Brazil's interest in scheduling the match, although an official agreement has not yet been finalized. Details such as dates, venues, and logistical arrangements are still being discussed.
Both federations are expected to continue their negotiations in the coming months. If the match becomes official, it would represent a rare encounter between the two national teams outside of formal tournaments. The last meeting between the teams occurred in March 2018 before the World Cup in Russia, where Brazil won 3-0 at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium.
CNN Brazil later reported that they had contacted an unnamed representative of the CBF, who denied any plans for a match against Russia in football or any other sport.
Since its suspension from international competitions in February 2022, the Russian national football team has maintained an unbeaten record. Over the past three years, Russia has played several friendly matches, achieving victories against teams such as Cuba, Serbia, Belarus, Vietnam, Brunei, Syria, Grenada, and Zambia.
Despite the ban on official competitions, FIFA has continued to award ranking points for friendly matches, allowing Russia to rise to the 34th position in the world rankings.
Allen M Lee for TROIB News
