On Monday, he signed a decree on the recognition of the independence of two self-proclaimed republics in Donbas – Donetsk and Luhansk. The tense situation between Russia and Ukraine also affects the world of sport. A play-off match between Poland and Russia is to take place on March 24 in Moscow. – Today, calling for a boycott of the play-off for the Qatar World Cup is absurd -.
The Polish Football Association reacts to the political situation between Russia and Ukraine. “We are waiting for the position”
issued an official statement in which he announced his actions regarding the tense situation between Russia and the “Due to the tense political situation in Ukraine and the Russian Federation, as well as the possible further escalation and the beginning of an armed conflict, PZPN asked for an urgent clarification of issues related to the organization of the Russia-Poland World Cup play-off match, scheduled for March 24, 2022 in Moscow “- we read.
“It should be emphasized that the role of the Polish Football Association – as a sports association – is to provide Poland with optimal conditions for preparations and performances in interstate countries. Political decisions, e.g. with regard to the imposition of possible sanctions on the Russian Federation, remain in the hands of state authorities and international bodies. However, being aware of the potential threats related to the current situation, we are waiting for the position of the governing bodies of the world federation “- adds the Polish federation.
“At the same time, the Polish Football Association emphasizes that this matter concerns not only the Polish national team, but also the national team and the Czech Republic, which could potentially face Russia in Moscow in a possible final,” PZPN said. So they were confirmed. “Nevertheless, the Polish Football Association will officially express its concern about the situation to which Russia has led. PZPN may argue that Polish footballers will not feel safe in Moscow,” we read.
At the moment, the scenario that would take the match to neutral terrain seems unlikely. Moving the match to Poland is much less likely because then they could argue that they do not feel safe. “In the Polish federation, they expect the match to be played as planned – at the stadium in Moscow, because the Russians will manage to convince the authorities that it is safe in their capital,” adds Dawid Szymczak.
Source: Sport
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