As UEFA works on return for Russian youth teams, Ukraine promises boycott and urges others to join
1 year, 2 months ago

As UEFA works on return for Russian youth teams, Ukraine promises boycott and urges others to join

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The Ukraine soccer federation said it will boycott any European youth competition that includes Russia and urged other countries to refuse to play against Russian teams as UEFA works on easing a blanket ban imposed since the war started. Ukraine soccer officials also urged other UEFA member countries late Tuesday to refuse to play Russia, a stance that England reiterated UEFA announced its new policy of trying to reintegrate Russian U17 teams on Tuesday and within hours the English Football Association said it would not fall in line with the European soccer body’s move. “UAF confirms that we will not take part in any competitions with the participation of Russian teams,” the Ukraine federation said, “and appeal to other UEFA member associations to boycott possible matches with the participation of teams from the Russian Federation.” “We strongly urge UEFA to review this decision and leave in force the previous decision on the complete exclusion of any teams from the Russian Federation from participation in international competitions.” Latvia also pledged Wednesday to refuse to play Russia, with other British, Baltic and Scandinavian countries likely to follow. The Kyiv-based Ukraine federation said letting teams return during the conflict “tolerates Russia’s aggressive policy.” Ukraine soccer leader Andriy Pavelko is a member of the policy-setting UEFA executive committee and so is Alexander Dyukov, his Russian counterpart.

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FIFA apologizes to Ukraine football body for Crimea map error at 2026 World Cup draw
1 week, 1 day ago

FIFA apologizes to Ukraine football body for Crimea map error at 2026 World Cup draw

The Hindu  

FIFA apologized to the Ukrainian football federation for displaying a map during its World Cup qualifying draw that excluded Russia-occupied Crimea from the country’s territory. Ukraine was one of 54 national teams included in the draw Friday in Zurich for European qualifying groups for the 2026 World Cup. READ | Premier League 2024-25: Maguire says ‘statement’ derby win will boost …

Euro 2024: Ukraine seeks to bounce back against Slovakia after surprise opening loss
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Ukraine seeks to bounce back against Slovakia after surprise opening loss

Associated Press  

DUESSELDORF, Germany — Slovakia faces Ukraine on Friday in Duesseldorf in their second Group E match at the European Championship. Here’s what to know about the match: Match facts — Ukraine had a shock 3-0 loss to Romania that included costly errors from Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. — Ukraine’s players apologized to their fans for the Romania loss, and …

Euro 2024: UEFA wants to keep Russian flags at bay for Ukraine’s opening game
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: UEFA wants to keep Russian flags at bay for Ukraine’s opening game

The Hindu  

UEFA wants to keep Russian flags out of the stadium when Ukraine plays its first European Championship game Monday after some were displayed in the stands at other matches. UEFA said security staff will try to intercept and remove Russian flags from being displayed at the Munich stadium where Ukraine plays Romania on Monday afternoon in the Euro 2024 group …

UEFA wants to keep Russian flags out of stadium for Ukraine’s opening game at Euro 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

UEFA wants to keep Russian flags out of stadium for Ukraine’s opening game at Euro 2024

The Hindu  

The Union of European Football Associations wants to keep Russian flags out of the stadium when Ukraine plays its first European Championship game on June 17 after some were displayed in the stands at other matches. UEFA said security staff will try to intercept and remove Russian flags from being displayed at the Munich stadium where Ukraine plays Romania on …

UEFA wants to keep Russian flags out of stadium for Ukraine’s opening game at Euro 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

UEFA wants to keep Russian flags out of stadium for Ukraine’s opening game at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

MUNICH, Germany — UEFA wants to keep Russian flags out of the stadium when Ukraine plays its first European Championship game Monday after some were displayed in the stands at other matches. UEFA said security staff will try to intercept and remove Russian flags from being displayed at the Munich stadium where Ukraine plays Romania on Monday afternoon in the …

War in Ukraine will make it hard for UEFA to keep political messages out of stadiums at Euro 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

War in Ukraine will make it hard for UEFA to keep political messages out of stadiums at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — There are UEFA rules against making political statements in stadiums at soccer’s European Championship. “UEFA is fining Ukraine after every game at the moment because of Azov symbols,” Ronan Evain, of the UEFA-recognized Football Supporters Europe group, said in a recent interview. They displayed a flag in their locker room in Qatar which included the independent state …

Euro 2024: Ukraine arrives at Euro 2024 to a patriotic welcome and vivid reminder of the war at home
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Ukraine arrives at Euro 2024 to a patriotic welcome and vivid reminder of the war at home

The Hindu  

With patriotic songs broadcast and thousands of exiled Ukrainians in the stadium, the men’s national team was made to feel at home at its first training in Germany for the European Championship. “I know that some people are tired about the news of the war but we are continuing to fight and we need your support.” “It’s very important that …

Ukraine‘s football victory provides welcome distraction from tragedy of war
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine‘s football victory provides welcome distraction from tragedy of war

The Hindu  

Ukrainians have expressed pride and gratitude toward their men’s national football team for qualifying for the European Championship, a rare bit of good news and a welcome distraction from the war with Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday night’s victory in the decisive playoff stirred emotions throughout the country and proved that “whenever Ukrainians face difficulties but do not give …

Ukraine, Georgia and Poland are going to Euro 2024 after late drama in qualifying playoffs
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine, Georgia and Poland are going to Euro 2024 after late drama in qualifying playoffs

Associated Press  

Ukraine found another late winning goal in another comeback win. The 24-nation Euro 2024 lineup was finalized Tuesday with three qualifying playoffs giving a stronger eastern European flavor to the tournament that opens June 14 in Germany. Mykhailo Mudryk’s sweeping low shot in the 84th minute lifted Ukraine to a 2-1 victory over Iceland and a second late comeback win …

Uefa refuses to throw Israel out of European football despite Middle East protests
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uefa refuses to throw Israel out of European football despite Middle East protests

The Telegraph  

Uefa has “no intention” of throwing Israel out of the European Championship over the country’s response to the October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks there. The governing body’s general secretary, Theodore Theodoridis, ruled out imposing a ban on the country after a group of Middle East football associations called for it to be banished from the world game amid the ongoing …

Russian Football Team to Play Friendly Against Serbia on March 21
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian Football Team to Play Friendly Against Serbia on March 21

News 18  

Russia is set to host Serbia for a friendly in Moscow in March for its first men’s national team soccer game against a European opponent since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The Russian Football Union said in a social media post Wednesday that the game will be played on March 21 at Dynamo Moscow’s stadium. Since the invasion of …

Russia to host Serbia for first men's soccer friendly against European team since Ukraine invasion
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia to host Serbia for first men's soccer friendly against European team since Ukraine invasion

New Indian Express  

NYON: Russia is set to host Serbia for a friendly in Moscow in March for its first men's national team soccer game against a European opponent since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The Russian Football Union said in a social media post Wednesday that the game will be played March 21 at Dynamo Moscow's stadium. Since the invasion of …

Russia Football Union votes against switch to Asian confederation
1 year ago

Russia Football Union votes against switch to Asian confederation

The Hindu  

The Russian Football Union has voted against switching its football federation membership to Asia from Europe, Russian news agencies reported on Wednesday, opting to stay in the European fold as Moscow eyes progress in relations with UEFA. Global and European football’s governing bodies, FIFA and UEFA, decided in February 2022 that all Russian teams, whether national or club sides, would …

Russian teams won’t play in U17 Euros qualifying after UEFA fails to make new policy work
1 year, 2 months ago

Russian teams won’t play in U17 Euros qualifying after UEFA fails to make new policy work

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — Russia will not be allowed to take part in qualifying for the Under-17 European Championship this month after all, European soccer body UEFA said Tuesday after being unable to make its preferred new policy work. UEFA had surprisingly eased its policy that all Russian national and club teams be excluded from international competitions, which has been in …

Commentary: As Russia continues to kill and maim in Ukraine, FIFA and UEFA look the other way
1 year, 2 months ago

Commentary: As Russia continues to kill and maim in Ukraine, FIFA and UEFA look the other way

LA Times  

FIFA, global soccer’s governing body and arguably the most powerful sports organization in the world, announced this week it was lifting a ban that kept Russian teams from participating in international competitions, clearing the way for the country’s men’s and women’s teams to take part in their respective U-17 World Cups. In some ways UEFA may have forced FIFA’s hand …

FIFA set to approve reintegration of Russian youth football teams return to competition amid Ukraine war: Reports
1 year, 2 months ago

FIFA set to approve reintegration of Russian youth football teams return to competition amid Ukraine war: Reports

The Hindu  

FIFA is set to approve the reintegration of Russian youth teams into under-17 competitions and ease a total international ban on the country, amid the war in Ukraine. FIFA’s 37-member ruling body, including nine from UEFA, will be meeting eight days after the European football body provoked a rare split among its own executive committee, and member federations by welcoming …

UEFA’s invites scrutiny over relaxing international ban on Russia
1 year, 2 months ago

UEFA’s invites scrutiny over relaxing international ban on Russia

The Hindu  

A reputation built over decades that European football body UEFA is the good guy compared to FIFA as a cartoon caricature villain is being tested in this tough season for off-field politics. A UEFA statement Tuesday quoted Čeferin saying Russian men’s and women’s teams stay excluded until the war is over but that by banning children “we directly discriminate against …

European soccer body UEFA’s handling of Russia and Rubiales invites scrutiny on values and process
1 year, 2 months ago

European soccer body UEFA’s handling of Russia and Rubiales invites scrutiny on values and process

Associated Press  

GENEVA — A reputation built over decades that European soccer body UEFA is the good guy compared to FIFA as a cartoon caricature villain is being tested in this tough season for off-field politics. Now UEFA values are being questioned on issues where FIFA has publicly stood firm — Russia and Luis Rubiales, the now-ousted Spanish soccer federation president. A …

Ukraine to boycott all UEFA competitions featuring Russian teams
1 year, 2 months ago

Ukraine to boycott all UEFA competitions featuring Russian teams

The Hindu  

Ukrainian football teams will boycott all competitions featuring Russian sides, its federation said on Wednesday in response to UEFA re-admitting Russia’s youth team to international competitions. “The UAF confirms that it will not take part in any competitions involving Russian teams,” it said. European football’s governing body swiftly barred all Russian teams from competitions last year in response to Moscow’s …

England won’t play Russian youth teams despite UEFA reinstatement, says FA
1 year, 2 months ago

England won’t play Russian youth teams despite UEFA reinstatement, says FA

The Hindu  

England’s youth teams will not play against Russia, the Football Association said on Tuesday, after UEFA announced plans to reinstate Russia’s Under-17 sides to European competition for the first time since the country’s invasion of Ukraine. RELATED | UEFA moves toward partially reintegrating Russian teams, match officials into European football UEFA also cancelled its partnership with Russian energy company Gazprom. …

UEFA moves toward partially reintegrating Russian teams, match officials into European football
1 year, 2 months ago

UEFA moves toward partially reintegrating Russian teams, match officials into European football

The Hindu  

UEFA made two moves toward partially reintegrating Russia into European football on Tuesday despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. UEFA said it was “aware that children should not be punished for actions whose responsibility lies exclusively with adults and is firmly convinced that football should never give up sending messages of peace and hope.” The UEFA executive committee decision was …

UEFA moves toward partially reintegrating Russian teams and match officials into European soccer
1 year, 2 months ago

UEFA moves toward partially reintegrating Russian teams and match officials into European soccer

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — UEFA made two moves toward partially reintegrating Russia into European soccer on Tuesday despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. UEFA said it was “aware that children should not be punished for actions whose responsibility lies exclusively with adults and is firmly convinced that football should never give up sending messages of peace and hope.” The UEFA executive …

Russia opts out of Central Asian football Championship
1 year, 7 months ago

Russia opts out of Central Asian football Championship

The Hindu  

The Russian football team, shorn of international competition due to the invasion of Ukraine, will not take part in the inaugural edition of the Central Asian Championship despite having been slated to. Russia had been invited but declined the invitation this week claiming it was due to a loaded fixture list despite having been barred by UEFA and FIFA from …

Watch: Council of Europe hold hearing on Russian athletes participating in Olympics
1 year, 7 months ago

Watch: Council of Europe hold hearing on Russian athletes participating in Olympics

The Independent  

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Ukraine confirms it will play on in Euro 2024 qualifiers
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine confirms it will play on in Euro 2024 qualifiers

The Hindu  

Ukraine will continue playing Euro 2024 qualifying matches despite a government ban on Ukrainian national teams taking part in competitions involving athletes from Russia and Belarus, the country said on Monday. Kyiv imposed the ban, which covers Olympic, non-Olympic and Paralympic events, over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and the use of neighbouring Belarus as a staging post for the invasion. …

IOC opposes Ukraine sanctions on sport governing bodies
1 year, 8 months ago

IOC opposes Ukraine sanctions on sport governing bodies

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday that it would oppose a move by the Ukrainian government to strip national sports governing bodies of their national status if their athletes compete against Russians or Belarusians. The IOC sanctioned Russia and Belarus after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 but last week said it recommended allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes …

UEFA chief says ‘very hard’ to lift Russia ban until war ends
1 year, 8 months ago

UEFA chief says ‘very hard’ to lift Russia ban until war ends

Al Jazeera  

European football’s governing body has banned Russian teams from its competitions following the invasion of Ukraine. Re-elected UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin says it would be very difficult to lift Russia’s suspension from the European football governing body’s competitions until the war in Ukraine ends. “My personal opinion is: that, until the war stops, it will be very hard for us …

European Games gives Ukrainians chance to ‘bring pride’ to war-torn nation
1 year, 8 months ago

European Games gives Ukrainians chance to ‘bring pride’ to war-torn nation

The Hindu  

The upcoming European Games in Poland will be a big deal for Ukrainian athletes as it gives them the chance to show the world “how resilient and strong they are”, Spyros Capralos, the president of the European Olympic Committees, has told AFP. The European Games though will be without Russian and Belarusian athletes who were, Capralos said, barred “some time …

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians

The Hindu  

The Ukrainian government is looking to block its athletes from sports competitions, particularly qualifying events for next year’s Paris Olympics, which readmit Russian athletes. The International Olympic Committee recommended on Tuesday that sports federations allow Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutral athletes without national symbols. There was no clarification on how Ukraine’s approach might affect tennis, where individual Russians …

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian government is looking to block its athletes from sports competitions, particularly qualifying events for next year’s Paris Olympics, which readmit Russian athletes. The International Olympic Committee recommended Tuesday that sports federations allow Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutral athletes without national symbols. There was no clarification on how Ukraine’s approach might affect tennis, where …

Paris 2024: Lawmakers ask EU countries to pressure IOC for Russia’s ban
1 year, 10 months ago

Paris 2024: Lawmakers ask EU countries to pressure IOC for Russia’s ban

The Hindu  

European Union lawmakers have condemned the International Olympic Committee’s decision to set out a path for some athletes from Russia and Belarus to try to qualify for the 2024 Paris Games. In a resolution adopted Thursday by 444 votes in favor, 26 against and 37 abstentions, EU legislators said allowing them to compete under a neutral flag “runs counter to …

Ukraine warns it may boycott 2024 Olympics if Russians take part
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine warns it may boycott 2024 Olympics if Russians take part

Al Jazeera  

The International Olympic Committee has said it will ‘explore a pathway’ for Russian and Belarusian athletes to take part in the Paris Games. Vadim Guttsait’s said on Thursday that as long as there is a “war in Ukraine, Russian and Belarusian athletes should not be in international competitions”. Guttsait’s comments came after the International Olympic Committee said it would “explore …

Russia Meets UEFA Seeking Pathway Back Into Sport
1 year, 11 months ago

Russia Meets UEFA Seeking Pathway Back Into Sport

News 18  

Russia tried to make progress Tuesday on its slow and difficult return to international sport at a meeting Tuesday with officials at the European football body, UEFA. Russian teams are banned from UEFA and FIFA competitions during the war in Ukraine and there currently is no way back from those decisions that were upheld at sport’s highest court. UEFA also …

World Cup 2022: Shakhtar Donetsk urges FIFA to remove Iran and have Ukraine as replacement
2 years, 2 months ago

World Cup 2022: Shakhtar Donetsk urges FIFA to remove Iran and have Ukraine as replacement

The Hindu  

Shakhtar Donetsk, Ukraine’s top football club on Monday urged FIFA to remove Iran from the World Cup because of the country's alleged military support to the Russian invasion. The club’s chief executive Sergei Palkin accused Iran of “direct participation in terrorist attacks on Ukrainians,” suggesting his own country’s team should play in Qatar instead as a replacement. Football's world body …

Ukrainian club urges FIFA to remove Iran from World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Ukrainian club urges FIFA to remove Iran from World Cup

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Ukraine’s top soccer club on Monday urged FIFA to remove Iran from the World Cup because of the country’s alleged military support to the Russian invasion. Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin accused Iran of “direct participation in terrorist attacks on Ukrainians,” suggesting his own country’s team should play in Qatar instead as a replacement. Soccer’s world body …

Ukraine Joins Spain, Portugal in Bid to Host FIFA World Cup 2030 in Attempt to Exorcise Ghost of War
2 years, 2 months ago

Ukraine Joins Spain, Portugal in Bid to Host FIFA World Cup 2030 in Attempt to Exorcise Ghost of War

News 18  

Hosting World Cup matches in 2030 would be “the dream of people who survived the horrors of war," Ukrainian football federation president Andriy Pavelko said Wednesday after his country launched a joint bid with Spain and Portugal amid the invasion and occupation by Russia. “Now it’s not the Iberian bid, it’s the European bid," Spain football federation president Luis Rubiales …

Russia Banned From UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying Draw
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia Banned From UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying Draw

News 18  

Russia will not take part in the draw for qualifying for Euro 2024, UEFA and the country’s football federation confirmed on Tuesday. “All Russian teams are currently suspended following the decision of the UEFA Executive Committee of 28 February 2022 which has further been confirmed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on 15 July 2022," European football’s governing body …

Host nation Germany asks UEFA to bar Belarus from participating in Euro 2024
2 years, 3 months ago

Host nation Germany asks UEFA to bar Belarus from participating in Euro 2024

Firstpost  

In a letter to UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has also sought the suspension of Russian and Belarus officials from the football body Berlin: Euro 2024 host country Germany has asked UEFA to exclude Belarus from the tournament over its backing for Russia, an interior ministry spokesman said Friday. In a letter to UEFA chief Aleksander …

UEFA blocks Sheriff hosting European games in Transnistria
2 years, 5 months ago

UEFA blocks Sheriff hosting European games in Transnistria

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — The fallout for soccer from Russia’s war on Ukraine saw UEFA block Sheriff Tiraspol on Friday from hosting European competition games in its breakaway home region in Moldova. Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Shakhtar Donetsk went to play Champions League games last season at the tiny Sheriff Stadium in Transnistria that borders Ukraine. “In light of the …

CAS Sets July Dates for Russian Football Ban Appeals
2 years, 6 months ago

CAS Sets July Dates for Russian Football Ban Appeals

News 18  

Russian appeals against bans from international football because of the country’s war in Ukraine are set to be heard at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in July. The court on July 5 will hear the Russian football federation’s appeal against FIFA and UEFA’s joint decision to suspend its national and club teams days after Russia invaded Ukraine in February. …

UEFA moves to keep Ukrainian, Belarusian football teams apart
2 years, 6 months ago

UEFA moves to keep Ukrainian, Belarusian football teams apart

Al Jazeera  

UEFA took decision to ensure the smooth running of football competitions and the safety and security of teams. Football teams from Belarus and Ukraine will be prevented from being drawn against each other in any UEFA competitions, the executive committee of European football’s governing body said. “The UEFA Executive Committee will remain on standby to convene further meetings to reassess …

Top Russian clubs file appeal at CAS against exclusion from UEFA competitions
2 years, 7 months ago

Top Russian clubs file appeal at CAS against exclusion from UEFA competitions

Firstpost  

Zenit St Petersburg, Dynamo Moscow, Sochi and CSKA Moscow would have all qualified for the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League, but have been banned due to Russia’s war on Ukraine. UEFA banned Russian clubs from its competitions in a package of sanctions announced 2 May, which also excluded Russia’s women’s national team from this year’s European …

UEFA removes more Russian soccer teams from its competitions
2 years, 7 months ago

UEFA removes more Russian soccer teams from its competitions

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Russian soccer teams were kicked out of the Women’s European Championship, the next men’s Champions League and qualifying for the 2023 Women’s World Cup by UEFA on Monday. The latest round of sporting sanctions during Russia’s war on Ukraine follow FIFA and UEFA suspending Russian national and club teams in February from playing in international competitions, including the …

UEFA bans Russia from more European competitions
2 years, 7 months ago

UEFA bans Russia from more European competitions

Al Jazeera  

Russia banned from taking part in Women’s Euro 2022 and club sides banned from next season’s Champions League. UEFA has banned Russia from the Women’s European Championship in July and from participating in qualifying for next year’s World Cup following the country’s invasion of Ukraine, European football’s governing body has said. They will join the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland in …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Ukraine's playoff against Scotland rescheduled to 1 June
2 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Ukraine's playoff against Scotland rescheduled to 1 June

Firstpost  

The winners of the match at Hampden Park in Glasgow will play Wales on 5 June in Cardiff for a spot at this year’s finals in Qatar. Paris: Ukraine’s 2022 World Cup play-off with Scotland, rearranged following the Russian invasion, will take place on 1 June, world governing body FIFA announced on Thursday. FIFA had postponed the original match date …

Football Union of Russia withdraws appeal over FIFA ban
2 years, 8 months ago

Football Union of Russia withdraws appeal over FIFA ban

The Hindu  

The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday said the Football Union of Russia had withdrawn its appeal against football's world governing body FIFA as well as the Polish, Swedish and Czech Republic Football Associations. FIFA and European governing body UEFA decided together that all Russian teams, whether national or club sides, would be suspended from participation in their competitions …

Ukraine pull out of Junior Women's Hockey World Cup, no replacement team announced by FIH
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine pull out of Junior Women's Hockey World Cup, no replacement team announced by FIH

Firstpost  

The FIH further informed that Ukraine will not be replaced, meaning the event will be played with 15 teams, with Pool B comprising of South Africa, England and Ireland. Lausanne: Hit hard by the invasion of Russia, Ukraine on Tuesday pulled out of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup, which is to be held in Potchefstroom, South Africa from …

Ukrainian club chief calls for removal of Russia from FIFA
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukrainian club chief calls for removal of Russia from FIFA

The Hindu  

The head of one of Ukraine's top football clubs has called for Russia's football federation to be removed from FIFA and UEFA membership. Serhiy Palkin, CEO of Shakhtar Donetsk, winners of four of the last five Ukrainian championships, told Reuters that Russia should be removed from sports organisations in the same manner as apartheid-era South Africa. "I would like to …

UEFA allows registration of new players for competitions due to Ukraine crisis
2 years, 9 months ago

UEFA allows registration of new players for competitions due to Ukraine crisis

The Hindu  

European clubs can register a maximum of two eligible players from Russian and Ukrainian clubs for the remaining matches in this year's continental competitions in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, governing body UEFA said on Monday. World governing body FIFA earlier this month allowed foreign players and coaches to temporarily leave Russian and Ukrainian clubs and sign for new …

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