Russia’s aggression against Ukraine continues. On Monday evening, he officially recognized the independence of the separatist republics of Donetsk and Lugansk. On Thursday morning, the Russian troops attacked the entire territory of the Ukrainian state.
UEFA wanted to react and scandal again. “The situation between Russia and Ukraine”
In connection with the attack on Ukraine, the topic of cooperation between the football federations and the regime of Vladimir Putin has returned. There were voices about the total exclusion of Russians from international competitions and, above all, about banning the organization of sports events in Russia.
Fans and journalists demanded a comment from the site, because the final of this year’s Champions League is to be held in St. Petersburg. According to many people, the venue of the game should be changed immediately.
The European federation finally spoke out on the matter, but at the same time again that day discredited itself, calling the Russian invasion “developments” between Russia and Ukraine, which was met with another wave of criticism. Next,
– Following the development of the situation between Russia and Ukraine, the UEFA president called an extraordinary meeting of the Executive Committee at 10:00 am on Friday, February 25 to assess the situation and make all necessary decisions. Further communication will take place after the UEFA Executive Committee meeting, the official statement reads. It is not known whether any decision will be made on the election play-off. M 2022 Russia – Poland (the match is scheduled for March 24).
According to Rob Harris, AP correspondent, UEFA will move the Champions League final outside Russia – the decision is to be confirmed at Friday’s extraordinary meeting of the executive committee. For now, it is not known what the new location of the final, which is to be played on May 28, will be.
Source: Sport
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