Dimitrij Swiszczow’s comment is a response to the words of the Polish minister of sport, who announced on Tuesday on Polish Radio that Poland would strive for the March play-off with Russia to be played on a neutral ground. – I believe that in such a situation Polish athletes should not go to Russia -.
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This is a reaction to the actions that on Monday signed a decree on the recognition of the independence of two self-proclaimed republics in Donbas – Donetsk and Lugansk. He also sent troops there, explaining his concern for peace in the region. This situation also affects the world of sport, including the match between Russia and Poland, which is scheduled to take place on March 24 at the Dynamo Stadium in Moscow.
“Poles apparently want to prove themselves”
Will it take place there? The Russians say he should. That there are no contraindications for this. – Poles definitely have nothing to fear. This is a kind of political game on their part, says Swiszczov, a Russian politician and chairman of the State Duma Committee on Physical Culture and Sports, who comments on Bortniczuk’s words in the Russian media.
– From the point of view of organization and security measures, we are probably the most organized country in the world. We can all envy us. But the Poles apparently want to prove themselves. They are ineptly trying to combine sport with politics. In my opinion, they are short-sighted, they do not want to stay away from the Americans, Germans or Brits now and they are trying to settle their tiny interests through sport – added Swiszczow.
“I do not understand what is happening with Poland”
Swiszczov is not the only one to comment on Bortniczuk’s words, as Aleksandr Mirzoyan, a member of the technical committee of the Russian Football Association (RFU), also referred to them. – FIFA will decide where this match will take place. She is responsible and wise people sit there. I just don’t understand what is happening with Poland. There is constant hysteria there. Maybe Poles like this lifestyle? I don’t know, but I know we’re not hysterical. We are getting ready for the game – Mirzojan said in the “Sport Express” daily.
If Poland wins with Russia, the game decisive for the promotion to the world championship will be played in Poland – at the Silesian Stadium in Chorzów, where it will face the winner of the Sweden – Czech Republic pair.
Source: Sport
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