Secretary General of the Russian Football Union Maxim Mitrofanov expressed the organization’s position on the RPL with the participation of 16 teams.
We discussed with the league and the clubs that the tournament should be held among 16 clubs. This is the main priority and restriction. Under current conditions, this poses certain difficulties, but this format is fundamental for us. The option with 15 teams in the RPL We are considering the worst-case scenario for the next season.
