Great match. I will not say the result, who wants to look.

8 squadre di cui 4 italiane.

Italiane che sono le prime a non credere in una competizione come questa.

Also there was a rumor that in the structure of FC Zenit can create a rugby team. They have a strong basketball team (the budget is 10 million euros), in the new season there will be a volleyball team (budget 5 million euros). Since the football Zenit moved to the new stadium, they can freely give the old stadium for the rugby team. For them, participating in European competition is a motivator. But while this is at the level of rumors.

It is necessary to expand the Challenge Cup to 24 teams. Participation in European tournaments is a strong motivator. When the team plays in European competition, it is much easier to find sponsors. For example, the Enisei, through participation in the Challenge Cup, received funding for the reconstruction of its stadium from the federal budget. There are clubs in Russia, Romania and Georgia that are growing and will be able to play in the Challenge Cup in a few years.