UEFA allowed clubs to register players from Russian teams for participation in European competitions
The Executive Committee of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has decided to amend the regulations of the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League due to Russian and Ukrainian teams. This is reported by TASS with reference to the press service of the organization.
UEFA allowed the clubs participating in the tournaments to register two players from the championships of Russia or Ukraine, whose contracts were suspended. It is noted that teams can add players until April 1, 2022. To be eligible for European competition, a player must register with the national association as a club player.
On March 7, the International Football Federation (FIFA) allowed the legionnaires of the Russian Premier League to suspend contracts unilaterally. Foreign players can sign agreements with foreign clubs until 30 June. After the expiration of the new contracts, the legionnaires will have to return to their previous teams.
On February 28, FIFA and UEFA suspended Russian clubs from participating in the competition. After that, Spartak Moscow, which represented Russia in the 1/8 finals of the Europa League, was automatically excluded from the tournament.
Source: Lenta
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