Tikhonov on the match with Brunei: "Some postmen will play. It would be better to pay for our young players' pants and T-shirts. But the entire RFU does not have enough intelligence for more"

Outrageous statement from the head coach of the Russian national team

The head coach of the Russian national team, Valery Tikhonov, made a loud statement before the match with Brunei. He called the upcoming match "shameful".

Tikhonov said that he did not understand why the Russian national team should play with such a weak opponent. He believes that this match is a waste of time and money.

The coach also criticized the RFU for not paying enough attention to youth football. He believes that the RFU should invest more money in the development of young players.

RFU outraged by Tikhonov's statement

The RFU harshly criticized Tikhonov's statement. The organization said that Tikhonov's words were "unacceptable" and "unprofessional."

The RFU also said that Tikhonov's statement did not reflect the views of the organization. The RFU said that it was committed to developing youth football.

Experts believe that Tikhonov's statement could damage the reputation of Russian football

Experts believe that Tikhonov's statement could damage the reputation of Russian football. They say that Tikhonov's words will be used by other countries to criticize Russian football.

Experts also believe that Tikhonov's statement will alienate fans. They say that fans will be less likely to support the Russian national team if they believe that the team is not taking its opponents seriously.

Tikhonov apologizes for his statement

After the RFU's criticism, Tikhonov apologized for his statement. He said that he did not mean to insult anyone.

Tikhonov said that he was frustrated by the lack of support for youth football in Russia. He said that he hoped that his statement would draw attention to this problem.

The match between Russia and Brunei will take place on March 23

The match between Russia and Brunei will take place on March 23. The match will be played in Moscow.

The Russian national team is the clear favorite in this match. Brunei is a much weaker team than Russia.

It is expected that Russia will win the match easily.