«Rubin» was ready for such a decision by FIFA?— Yes, for «Rubin» it was not news. We assumed that the solution would be like this. Talks about this went on for several weeks, and finally FIFA formulated it officially. We knew that this would be the case. “Ruby” is in close contact and negotiation process with foreign players. This decision is kind of stupid.—How do you think it will affect Russian football?—Football law has become a sphere of international law over the past 10-15 years, which very clearly regulates the relationship of all its subjects. All steps were clearly outlined, and all participants in the football market understood their capabilities and maneuvers. FIFA's first decision to suspend contracts was a hysterical reaction to what happened, but no one canceled the clubs' demands for payments for those players who leave us. And I hoped that in the next decision, FIFA would somehow regulate the debt obligations of clubs for the players they lose. Unfortunately, this was not done. In my opinion, this is a flagrant violation of all norms.
