Ukraine are boycotting European football competitions in which the teams participate russians, as announced Wednesday by that country’s Federation. The announcement just arrived 24 hours later after UEFA announced the removal of the veto in Russian teams, but only in those composed of players minor, arguing that they cannot be blamed for decisions made by adult political leaders.
The Ukrainian Federation, in the statement, assures that “it confirms that will not participate in any competition where there are Russian teams“, while urging UEFA to reverse its decision. Ukraine called on other countries to join this boycott
UEFA, in its announcement on Tuesday, described it as “particular regrettable “That due to the continuation of the conflict, a generation of minor players will be deprived of their right to play in international competitions.” The decision of this body maintained the obligation of the Russian teams to play. no Russian flag, anthem or signs of identification because all matches are played outside the territory of Russia.
Despite the removal of this veto, the European organization reiterated its condemnation of ‘illegal war’ and kept the rest of the limitations imposed on other Russian teams until the end of the battle.
Source: La Verdad
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