The Russian Football Union (Russian: Российский Футбольный Союз) is the governing body of football in Russia. The Union is considered a direct successor of the Football Federation of USSR. It organizes the football league, Premier-Liga, and the Russian national football team. It is based in Moscow.
Fabio Capello, the former England manager has been roped in to be the Russia's new coach.
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