Ukrainian football player Roman Zozulya wrote on social networks that the flag of the Azov battalion, which is a banned organization in Russia, was taken from the Spanish fans, whose teams opened in the stands in the 2nd week match of the group against Germany. The stage of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
“A few minutes later, FIFA representatives showed up and seized the flag, arguing that he had violated some standards in their heads and was supposedly banned,” the player said.
The 33-year-old athlete called the International Football Federation (FIFA) staff “victims of Russian propaganda” and urged the Ukrainian authorities to intervene in the situation.
The match between the national teams of Spain and Germany was held at the “El Bayt” stadium and ended with a score of 1-1. Spanish striker Alvaro Morata opened the score with a pass from Jordi Alba in the 62nd minute. Germany’s striker Niklas Füllkrug balanced in the 83rd minute. Jamal Musiala acted as assistant.
In the final round, the Germans will play against Costa Rica and the Spaniards will face Japan. Both meetings will take place on 1 December.
A fan who previously carried the LGBT flag finished On the pitch during the 2022 World Cup Portugal v Uruguay match.