In connection with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Uefa and Fifa chose to port Russian teams from official football contexts.
Despite that, the Russian men's national team has managed to book several practice matches during the autumn, including against Iran and Kyrgyzstan, and now it is clear that they will also face Bosnia and Herzegovina on November 19, the day before the World Cup premiere in Qatar.
A decision that voices are now being raised against.
- I was very shocked when I saw it.
I don't know what to say except that I'm against that match.
We all know what happens and it would be a big mistake to play against Russia.
I have a friend from Ukraine and when I saw this I was really disappointed, says former Malmö FF player Anel Ahmedhodzic who currently plays for Championship club Sheffield United.
And he gets the nod from Inter star Edin Dzeko.
- I am against the playing of this match.
I am always and always will be for peace.
The association knows my opinion, says Dzeko according to Klix.