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MOSCOW, May 4. Russia considers appearance on the calendar of the 2022/23 season The Premier League Cup, which will replace the European cups, Sport-Express reports. It is noted that the possibility of holding the tournament will exist only if the format of the championship of 16 teams is maintained. According to the project, the clubs will be divided into four groups, the distribution of teams into groups will be determined during the draw, the composition of the baskets will be determined based on the results of the 2021/22 season championship. Two best clubs from each group will advance to the quarterfinals, the winners of the quartets will play with teams ranked second. The meetings will be held from Tuesday to Thursday — on the days of the Champions League and Europa League matches. The Premier League Cup was held in 2003, then the St. Petersburg «Zenith» became the winner. football clubs before the European Cups in the 2022/23 season, and the Russian national team before playing in the League of Nations. The Russian youth team has been suspended from participation in the European Championship. The women's national team will not play in the finals of Euro 2022 and qualifying for the 2023 World Cup. Russia's bid to host the European Championships in 2028 or 2032 has been rejected.