On Monday evening, the president of Russia signed a decree on the recognition of the independence of two self-proclaimed republics in Donbas – Donetsk and Luhansk. He also sent troops of his troops there. He explained that he was concerned about “keeping the peace” in the area.
“We will strive to play this match on a neutral ground as a minimum”
The British “The Mirror” reported on Tuesday that the host of this year’s finals may change due to the conflict with Ukraine. Currently, this match is planned at the stadium in St. Petersburg. “There have been serious doubts about the match at Gazprom Arena in connection with the Ukrainian crisis,” report journalists.
We are wondering if there will be a play-off match between Czesław Michniewicz’s team and Russia. This match is scheduled for March 24th. An unequivocal opinion on this subject was expressed by the Polish Minister of Sport on Tuesday. – We will strive to play this match on a neutral ground as a minimum. If it is not approved, we will consider what to do. I think that in such a situation Polish athletes should not go to Russia, but this is my personal opinion – emphasized Kamil Bortniczuk in the Morning of Polish Radio 24.
Earlier on Twitter he decided that the world of sport should also react to Putin’s attitude. “I have no doubts that the sanctions should also apply to Russian sport, which Putin absolutely uses for political purposes,” wrote Kamil Bortniczuk. Later, on the air of Polish Radio, he expanded his thought.
– Before UEFA and many difficult decisions to be taken, because if we are really going to include Russia with sanctions, I see no reason not to resort to some kind of ostracism here. However, here will be the decisions of the aforementioned federations – admitted Bortniczuk.
The minister of sport pointed out that Gazprom is the main sponsor of the stadium in. – One must remember that one of the main sponsors is Gazprom, and the open secret is that the funds from the sale of raw materials also finance Russia’s military activity, that the Champions League final is to be held this year in St. Petersburg. I believe that the sports world, the football world should not in any way stick to these practices of Vladimir Putin and Russia – Kamil Bortniczuk commented clearly.
Let us remind you that the Polish team is to play with Russia in Moscow. The winner of this duel will play in the play-off final match with a better team in the Sweden-Czech Republic duel.
Source: Sport
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