Russian Futsal Federation (AMFR) President Emil Aliyev, a board member of the Russian Football Union (RFU), reacted to the European Football Federation’s (UEFA) fines against the Ukrainian Futsal Federation for its behavior. Fans of the national team of Ukraine in the semi-finals of the European Championship 2022 with the Russians.
“It is a good fact that UEFA recognizes that this is a violation of all regulations and codes of conduct, both moral, ethical and sporting.
Given the political tensions, the decision to fine the Ukrainian Futsal Federation is a good sign that UEFA, as the main organisation, is complying with the rules. I think this is normal,” said Aliyev. “Sport Express”.
On February 4, 2022, in the semi-final match played between Russia and Ukraine national teams, rival fans made offensive words towards Russian football players. The nature of the statements had a political and nationalist connotation.
Later, the RFU applied to UEFA and requested an investigation into this incident. On February 16 last year, UEFA filed a lawsuit over the behavior of Ukrainian fans during a match against the Russian national team.
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