The Russian Football Union (RFU) ended the contract with national team coach Fabio Capello. The Italian's contract had been set to run until after the 2018 World Cup but the country's governing body had been struggling to pay his wages.

A statement released by governing body's official website today stated that the Russian Football Union and head coach of the national team of Russia Fabio Capello reached an agreement to terminate the employment contract by mutual agreement.

The Russian Football Union therefore sincerely thanks Fabio Capello for his work as head coach and wishes him success in his future career. Fabio Capello, in turn, thanks the RFS for their help and support he has felt throughout the years.