UEFA Executive Committee announced in an official announcement that, which also precludes the organization of the match in Poland. Until further notice, Russian and Ukrainian clubs and their teams will play in “home matches” under the aegis of UEFA on neutral ground. It was an incomprehensible and cowardly decision of the federation – earlier, FIFA suspended Kenya and Zimbabwe for interference by politicians in the operation of the football federations.
The PZPN general secretary does not rule out playing with Russia in play-offs. “We won’t give it back”
Łukasz Wachowski, the secretary general of the Polish Football Association, was a guest on the air after the official announcement by UEFA. Wachowski admitted directly that the Polish federation did not intend to forfeit the match against Russia. – We want to be promoted to the world championship. Was there an option to conclude a message that we do not want to play with Russia? There is always such a possibility. For today, UEFA’s decision may not apply to our match in Moscow, we still need a FIFA decision, ‘he said.
How did PZPN receive UEFA’s decision? – We expected a more decisive position, but here the matter seems to be developmental. It is unlikely to end in this position, it will be followed by additional decisions from FIFA. We are deeply moved as a federation – adds Wachowski. There were also questions about the letter signed by Poles, Swedes and Czechs. – Two federations were in favor of a stronger position, one wanted a softer position. Our position overtook the entire sports world, UEFA and FIFA did not refer to yesterday’s videoconference in any way – emphasizes Wachowski.
The secretary general of the Polish federation revealed that the PZPN learned the opinion of some footballers regarding the match with Russia. – Coach Czesław Michniewicz was at the last meeting, he shared his opinion with us. We are in contact with the players, we know the opinions of most of them about the game. We have to be balanced on many issues, we have to act rationally. We took the initiative to FIFA on Monday – said Wachowski.
Source: Sport
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