It was not known for a long time whether the Polish national team would play with Russia in the semi-final of the promotion on March 24. Although FIFA decided to suspend Russia, it was unclear whether Poland would play with Russia on a different date, play with another rival or advance directly to the final. Ultimately, FIFA awarded a forfeit for Russia, which means that Poland will play in Chorzów on March 29 in the match against the winner of the Sweden – Czech Republic pair, which is decisive for the promotion.
Russians comment on FIFA’s decision. They still believe in changing their mind
The Russians will appeal against the decision to suspend the competition in the international arena at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). However, this does not change the fact that FIFA has finally decided to take a decisive step, i.e. a walkover for Russia. In practice, this means that the national team of this country will definitely not play at M¦ 2022 in Qatar.
The decision of the international federation was commented on by the Russian side thanks to Dmitry Swiszczov. The chairman of the Russian State Duma Physical Culture and Sports Committee did not hide his indignation. – Any statement by any organization, including FIFA, must be legal. I have doubts that today’s FIFA statement is justified. This has not yet been confirmed by the court. Now we have to wait for the CAS decision. There is still time and there is still a chance – stated Sport24.ru, quoted by the portal.
– I don’t know what law it works under today. It was done under the influence of emotions, Russophobic hysteria – he also added.
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Source: Sport
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