On Monday, he signed a decree on the recognition of the independence of two self-proclaimed republics in Donbas – Donetsk and Luhansk. The Russian president also sent troops to these regions, which he explained because he was concerned about peace. The situation becomes more and more tense.
PZPN intervenes regarding the Russia-Poland match. The Russians definitely answer
These events also have a great impact on the world of sport. It was reported on Tuesday that it was considering moving to the final to be held on May 28 in St. Petersburg. Poles are more worried about the situation related to the Poland-Russia match in play-offs for promotion to the world championship. The meeting is to take place on March 24 at the Dynamo Moscow stadium.
We informed on the website that he wrote to UEFA and an official letter in which he presented his concerns about the situation. The Polish Football Association also published a short statement on social media.
“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 FIFA to urgently clarify the issues related to the organization of the match with Russia in Moscow” – we read on the profile of the Polish union on Twitter .
the behavior of the Poles did not like it. The local federation quickly responded to the statement of the Polish Football Association. The statement from the RFU was published by Russia Today television, which is Putin’s propaganda mouthpiece.
“According to the calendar approved by UEFA, the Russian Football Federation continues to prepare for the match against Poland on March 24 at the Dynamo Stadium in Moscow,” it was quoted.
Mikhail Gershkovich, member of the executive committee of the Russian Football Federation, also referred to the situation in an interview with RIA Novosti. – I’m sure FIFA will not postpone the match. It is a very powerful organization, it will not even heed these requests. PZPN is looking for opportunities to break the rules and help itself, because it will be more difficult to play in Russia than on a neutral pitch – said the activist firmly. – There is no reason to move. FIFA was delighted with Russia after the 2018 World Cup. It lacks something like that – he added at the end.
. – Calling for Poland to boycott the play-off in Moscow is completely frivolous behavior – says UEFA vice president.
Source: Sport
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