On Tuesday, it decided to forfeit and, which means that Poland will play on March 29 in Chorzów in the match decisive for the promotion against the winner of the pair Sweden – Czech Republic. For “Sborna” this is the end of the chances of playing in Qatar.
The Russian activist still believes that the Russia-Poland match will take place
The Russians do not agree with FIFA’s decision and will fight to reinstate the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). According to some experts, the world federation delayed the decision for so long, as it made sure that the appeal of the Russian side would not be approved.
Vyacheslav Koloskov, who was the vice-president of FIFA in 1980-1996, still believes in a scenario that is positive for Russia. – There is faith and hope that the Russia-Poland match will take place. We must use all our influence and opportunities in CAS to have the appeal heard. Then the match is likely, because the FIFA decision has nothing to do with the statutory documents of the organization, it is a purely political and unsportsmanlike decision – said the activist.
Dmitry Swiszczov, the chairman of the State Duma’s Physical Culture and Sports Commission, made a similar statement. .
At the moment, it is not known when the final CAS decision will be made. You can read more about whether Russia has a chance of a favorable decision at the Arbitration Tribunal for Sport in
Source: Sport
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