# Trump envoy says he would welcome friendly between Russian and US national teams

https://mins.news/en/item/101445

- TASS, 2026-10-15 12:56 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2202529

> US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli said he would welcome an international friendly between the Russian and US national football teams. He said football can unite the world and help reopen conversation, while noting that one match cannot resolve every disagreement.

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