FIFA condemned the use of force by Russia in Ukraine and announced that it will continue to monitor the situation and updates regarding the qualifying matches for the Qatar 2022 World Cup to be played on Russian territory, which will be communicated in due course. moment.
In a statement after its Council meeting on Thursday, FIFA expressed its wish for a rapid cessation of hostilities and peace in Ukraine.
“FIFA condemns the use of force by Russia in Ukraine and any kind of violence to resolve conflicts. Violence is never a solution and FIFA calls on all parties to restore peace through constructive dialogue. Likewise, FIFA continues to express its solidarity with the people affected by this conflict,” he said.
At the request of the federations of Poland, Sweden and the Czech Republic not to play in Russia the matches that are scheduled for the last European qualifying qualifiers for Qatar, FIFA indicated that it will continue to monitor the situation and that it will pronounce itself in due course moment.
The qualifiers that will decide the last places for Europe will be played on Thursday, March 24 and in them it is expected that Russia receives Poland and Sweden the Czech Republic.
The winners of both matches will meet on Tuesday, March 29 and will do so, according to the schedule set at the time, on a Russian field if Russia beats Poland. (D)
Source: Eluniverso
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