According to the FIFA president, the exclusion of Russian footballers from tournaments has not yielded any tangible results and has only contributed to the rise of hatred. He also emphasized the need to reconsider FIFA's policy regarding the exclusion of teams due to political conflicts.
When asked about the possibility of lifting the ban imposed in 2022 on Russia's participation in FIFA and UEFA tournaments, Infantino replied: "We must do this."
He added that giving young footballers from Russia a chance to play in other regions of Europe would be beneficial for the development of the sport.
Since 2022, Russian national teams and clubs have not participated in international competitions due to military actions.
