Soviet Union national football team results (1924–1972)


The following is a list of the Soviet Union national football team results from 1923 to 1972:

Until 1952, the Soviet Union had isolated itself from the international community due to its policy and preparation for the "Worldwide Revolution" against the bourgeoisie class. Soon after establishing the Comintern, the Soviet Union established the Red Sport International.

After the World War II and joining the international community, the Soviet Union ignored restrictions from the International Olympic Committee prohibiting professional athletes from competing in its football competition; the Soviet Union and its satellites were fielding their first teams in the Olympic football competitions. Their main argument was that their players are on the payrolls of state enterprises and are not earning money by being sold to capitalists. The Soviet Union effectively exploited the argument between FIFA and IOC about the players' status in their respective competitions.

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