Basketball Euroleague has decided to temporarily suspend the Russian participants in the tournament. It is reported by RIA Novosti.
The timing of the suspension depends on the development of the situation in Ukraine. Russia in the Euroleague is represented by Zenit, UNICS and CSKA.
Earlier on February 28, it became known that the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) may exclude Spartak from the Europa League. The red-whites must participate in the 1/8 finals of the tournament and was the last representative of Russia in the European Cup.
Russian teams are facing sanctions from the International Football Federation (FIFA). The use of national symbols, the flag and the anthem fell under the ban. In addition, national teams cannot play matches on their own territory and are required to play on neutral fields and without spectators. In addition, according to Reuters, the Russian team may lose the opportunity to play at the World and European Championships.
Source: Lenta
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