The Russian national football team was not allowed to participate in the 2024 European Championship among girls under 17 years old
The Russian national football team was refused access to the 2024 European Championship among girls under 17 years old. This was reported on the website of the Swedish Football Association.
Russian football players will not be able to take part in the tournament, which will be held in Sweden in May 2024. “Russian and Belarusian athletes should not be allowed to participate in international competitions while the conflict in Ukraine continues,” the organization explained.
On September 26, the executive committee of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) proposed returning Russian national teams among players under 17 years of age to international tournaments. It was noted that the proposal includes admission in a neutral status, that is, athletes may receive the right to compete without the flag and anthem.
After this, a number of countries announced a boycott of matches with Russian teams. The first to announce such a decision were the Football Association of England, after which they were joined by Ukraine, Poland and Denmark, as well as Sweden and Latvia.
Source: Lenta
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