Tottenham coach Antonio Conte called the removal of the Russians from the competition sad
The head coach of the club of the English Premier League (EPL) Tottenham, Antonio Conte, spoke about the removal of Russian athletes from international competitions. His words are quoted by The Guardian.
The specialist called the decision sad and unfair. “It is very sad that this situation is affecting football and the sports world. I understand the work Russian athletes do every day to compete,” Conte added.
Conte is known for his work with Atalanta, Juventus, Inter and the Italian national team. From 2016 to 2018, the Italian headed the London Chelsea. Together with the team, he won the championship of England and won the Cup of the country.
Due to the sanctions of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and the International Football Federation (FIFA), the Russian national football team lost its chances to participate in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The team was supposed to participate in the play-offs for reaching the World Cup. In addition, Russian clubs cannot participate in European competitions.
Source: Lenta
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