Why isn't Russia competing in the Asia world cup?

[SlavikSvensk]

turkey and russia are partially in europe. not that it matters. a bunch of other ex-soviet republics that are not--armenia, azerbaijan, etc. also compete in UEFA.

[C.O.Prodigy]

I'll try again.


Russia has alot of registered football players, they could field a |b| squad to compete in the Asia Cup and be like a lead in to the Russia A team. If they do well, they get a call up to play with Arshavin, if not they rotate the players. The other teams get to play against diverse opposition, everyone improves, Japan improves and maybe we get a world cup in 2014. Its a win win for all teams in the Asia cup and for Russia who are mothers of Asia and can play great football.

If it were only about football then its really a win win.


Right?

edit: Russia : Most of it lies in Asia but more people live in the European part. Maybe that answers it.

I think Russia should go for it, then maybe play in the copa! :)

[Microdot]

They can only compete in one of the continental competitions. The reasons for this are obvious and many.
If they want to play in the Asia cup, that's fine, but they can't compete in the European Championships if they do, and vice versa.

It's not really rocket science is it?

[C.O.Prodigy]

You're right. Thank you.


There are rules. Uefa and Fifa go by them. I was talking about changing some rules so that footy could evolve quicker.

I know its about the money and Fifa enforces rules that are economical, I was just really inspired by Japan's volley to win the cup and a chance to play against Latino American national squads.
They only have that opportunity because a rule was changed. Good for the CONMEBOL. I say Brazil have won the world cup 5 times, they have earned to right for their vote to count, so have Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. Not to mention Mexico and Chile.
They all have agreed that change is good, when football is involved I would give the CONMEBOL the benefit of the doubt.



In other words, when was the last time you saw England play New Zealand or Australia or even Spain, or Germany play France. Rules changes could lead to diverse match-ups and even better competitions. Russia as the biggest country in the world, well you know...

[Microdot]

You're right. Thank you.


There are rules. Uefa and Fifa go by them. I was talking about changing some rules so that footy could evolve quicker.

I know its about the money and Fifa enforces rules that are economical, I was just really inspired by Japan's volley to win the cup and a chance to play against Latino American national squads.
They only have that opportunity because a rule was changed. Good for the CONMEBOL. I say Brazil have won the world cup 5 times, they have earned to right for their vote to count, so have Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. Not to mention Mexico and Chile.
They all have agreed that change is good, when football is involved I would give the CONMEBOL the benefit of the doubt.



In other words, when was the last time you saw England play New Zealand or Australia or even Spain, or Germany play France. Rules changes could lead to diverse match-ups and even better competitions. Russia as the biggest country in the world, well you know...

The rule changes you speak of would not move the game forwards.
Russia, as an international team would be playing too many competitive games and the clubs with Russian players would suffer.

As club football is far more important to 99% of football fans than international football (despite FIFA's greatest efforts), any rule change that involved playing more international games would be a step backwards.

Also, the examples you've used are not very good.
England vs Spain and
Germany vs France
could both be common games under the current rules. They just haven't been drawn against each other very often in competitive matches.

[C.O.Prodigy]

England vs Spain and
Germany vs France

could both be common games under the current rules. They just haven't been drawn against each other very often in competitive matches.

Exactly.


Russia would only play the competition for the Asia cup, they wouldn't have to qualify because they are Russia. So that's something like 3 games in the group and maybe a couple more after. 5 games to players who aren't playing any international football could prove very beneficial.


Noticed how Jabulani ball isn't used anymore but it was in the world cup? Stuff like that are not helping the game.

Also stuff like Lyon - Real playing year after year.

Club football in Italy is a joke, its open season on fixing games over there.

Did you see the Japan volley against the aussies? Harry Kewell missed a heap load of chances but they were actually saves from the Japan goalkeeper.

I think Russia doesn't have to play but it would serve them and the other countries in Asia more if some side shows up for those asia cup games. Really love it that Japan are playing in the copa.

Did you ever think you would see that?