The Ukrainian Football Federation (UAF) commented on the decision of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to return Russian youth teams to international competitions.
“UAF confirms that it will not participate in any competition involving Russian teams and appeals to other UEFA member associations to boycott possible matches involving Russian teams, subject to their acceptance,” the statement said. expressions were used.
On September 26, the UEFA Executive Committee allowed Russian youth teams under the age of 17 to participate in international tournaments. However, they will take to the field without a flag or anthem. Matches will be played abroad.
Since spring 2022, the participation of Russian national teams and clubs in international tournaments has been suspended. Valery Karpin’s team had the opportunity to play only friendly matches. All this time, the issue of moving to the Asian Conference has been discussed in football circles. A decision must be made by the end of 2023.
Earlier, Gadzhi Gadzhiev, a member of the youth football committee of the Russian Football Union (RFU), evaluated the return of youth teams to international tournaments positively.
Previously Russian national team coach Nikolai Pisarev appreciated UEFA’s decision to allow youth teams to participate in tournaments.