The expert thunders after FIFA’s decision. “A madman in the Kremlin does not move”

The invasion of Russian troops also has an impact on the world of sport. , but also Sweden and the Czech Republic in line with the boycott of matches against Russia in the play-offs for the World Cup, which will be played in Qatar at the end of 2022. Everyone waited for a decision whether the Russians would be excluded from the tournament. But nothing like that happened.

Russian clubs and their home games will be played in neutral territories without the participation of fans. Moreover, the national team of this country will not play under the name of “Russia” but “Russian Football Association”. The Russians will also not be able to use their flag and anthem. FIFA has not determined its final decision, so there is still a possibility of excluding Russia from international competitions.

Listkiewicz sharply criticizes the FIFA decision. “People die, civilians die, children die”

The decision of the football headquarters was met with outrage and powerful criticism. In the interview, the former president and former international judge Michał Listkiewicz commented. He stated that she had followed in the footsteps of the IOC, which forbade them to participate in the Olympics under the Russian flag due to doping by Russian athletes.

– But these two situations are incomparable. Doping is shameful, unsportsmanlike, but here we are talking about invading a neighbor. People die, civilians die, children die. he is an aggressor, and nothing moves this madman in the Kremlin. If something favorable had happened, if the negotiations that had begun resulted in a de-escalation, then FIFA could have left a door like that. However, nothing of the sort happened. On the contrary, FIFA issued such a message a few hours after Putin threatened with nuclear weapons, Listkiewicz thunders.

– I am surprised by this decision and disappointed. FIFA goes against the grain of what the whole decent world is doing towards Russia. Since the whole world is reaching for more and more severe sanctions, then FIFA should also. Since the Russian will not withdraw money from an ATM and will not fly outside the country, he should also not have access to entertainment in the form of sports events – he added.

– I expect the world of football to show as unity as the world of politics. The presidents of other, the largest European federations should support us, Czechs and Swedes. Meanwhile, they took comfortable positions. This proves that selfishness is strong in the world of sport. If all European federations announced that they would not play with Russia, the pressure would be greater. If they behaved decently, like the Polish Football Association, Czechs and Swedes, we could say that we live in a better world. But maybe this FIFA decision will wake the conscience of these people? – Listkiewicz asks rhetorically. It should be noted, however, that Poles, Swedes and Czechs are not entirely alone. and the Welsh. The federations of both countries have already issued official announcements. The French, on the other hand, want Russia to be removed from Qatar.

Will other federations join the boycott? This is what CEO Cezary Kulesza is counting on, who has sent a letter on this matter to all football federations in Europe.