Russian national football team head coach Fabio Capello retains post

By Park Sae-jin Posted : July 31, 2014, 16:26 Updated : July 31, 2014, 16:26

 

Russian national football team head coach Fabio Capello said Wednesday (local time) that he will retain his post, despite criticism on the country’s early exit from the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil, local media reported.

In a news conference in Moscow, the 68-year-old Italian was quoted as saying that he would not resign as Russia’s football federation and sports ministry still trust him.

“However, if their trust in me disappears, I will not hesitate to step down,” he said, adding that he was ready to do so.

Capello received lots of boos from fans when he attended a Russian Super Cup football match on June 26, according to media reports.

Russia went winless in Group H preliminary matches in the Brazil World Cup, with two draws and a loss.
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