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Rodolfo urges quick end to Russia's international ban
Ex-Lokomotiv and Akhmat defender Rodolfo says a Russia-Brazil friendly would be hard to arrange politically, but hopes FIFA's ban is lifted soon.
Rodolfo wants Russia's ban lifted "as soon as possible", doubting a Russia–Brazil friendly is likely.
The former Lokomotiv and Akhmat defender made 176 appearances for Russian clubs and won the Russian Cup with Lokomotiv. After hanging up his boots, he joined Akhmat's coaching staff.
Russia's senior side has been barred from FIFA and UEFA competition since 2022 and has largely been reduced to friendlies against sides willing to defy the ban.
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