International Football Association (IFA7) is proud to announce the appointment of Premier Football Cup as the Official IFA7 Affiliate for the Russian Federation, marking another important milestone in the continued global expansion of Football 7.
Under the leadership of Alexey Arkhipov, President of Premier Football Cup, and Andrey Pavlovich Morozov, Executive Director, the organization will be responsible for the official development, promotion, and administration of IFA7 activities throughout Russia in accordance with the regulations, standards, and governance of the International Football Association.
A Strong Partner for Football 7
Since its establishment, Premier Football Cup has built one of Russia’s most professionally organized Football 7 competitions, bringing together dozens of clubs, thousands of participants, and a highly developed competition structure.
The organization has distinguished itself through:
- Professional league operations.
- Multiple competitive divisions.
- Licensed referees.
- Live multi-camera broadcasts with professional commentary.
- Advanced statistical and media platforms.
- Modern digital content production.
- High-quality event presentation and award ceremonies.
This commitment to excellence aligns with IFA7’s vision of building a unified international structure dedicated exclusively to Football 7.
Official Responsibilities
As the Official IFA7 Affiliate for the Russian Federation, Premier Football Cup will work alongside IFA7 to:
- Develop and promote Football 7 throughout Russia.
- Organize officially sanctioned IFA7 competitions.
- Establish the national Football 7 structure.
- Coordinate the selection of Russian National Teams.
- Nominate qualified clubs for official IFA7 international club competitions.
- Implement IFA7 technical, sporting, governance, and branding standards.
International Opportunities
Following its official activation, Russia will become eligible to participate in IFA7’s expanding international calendar, subject to qualification requirements, competition regulations, and available places.
Upcoming international events include:
- IFA7 Nations Cup™ Indonesia 2026
- IFA7 Super Cup™ Peru 2026
- IFA7 World Clubs Championship™ Spain 2027
- Future IFA7 continental and international competitions
Participation in each competition remains subject to the applicable sporting regulations, qualification procedures, and organizational requirements established by IFA7.
Building the Future Together
The appointment of Premier Football Cup reflects IFA7’s continued commitment to partnering with organizations that demonstrate professionalism, long-term vision, and a genuine dedication to growing Football 7.
Russia represents an important football nation with significant potential to contribute to the continued international development of the sport. Through this partnership, IFA7 and Premier Football Cup will work together to create new opportunities for clubs, players, coaches, referees, and administrators while strengthening the global Football 7 community.
Official Statement
“We are pleased to welcome Premier Football Cup to the International Football Association as our Official Affiliate for the Russian Federation. We look forward to working closely with Alexey Arkhipov, Andrey Pavlovich Morozov, and their entire team as we continue expanding the global Football 7 movement. Together, we will create new international opportunities and further strengthen the future of our sport.”
David Daniel Balcorta Olvera
President
International Football Association (IFA7)
About Premier Football Cup
Premier Football Cup is a leading Football 7 organization based in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, recognized for its professional competition structure, innovative media production, and commitment to the long-term development of Football 7.
Official Website: https://pfchamp.ru
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