Former Spartak goalkeeper Rinat Dasaev commented on the decision of some European countries to boycott tournaments in which Russian national teams under 17 will participate. His words are quoted “Sports Express”.
“I think UEFA will leave our team. Many countries cannot accept this immediately. I do not know why they boycott. Ukraine can be understood, but other countries cannot understand. What difference does it make if UEFA allows us? I think FIFA will allow our team to participate in the future. It is normal that we are allowed in ” said Dasaev.
Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Ukraine, England, Latvia, Lithuania and Norway announced that they were boycotting the matches played with the Russian national team.
On September 26, the executive board of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) allowed Russian national teams consisting of junior players (under 17 years old) to participate in international tournaments. Men’s and women’s teams are expected to play their matches without flags and anthems. They will not take place on the territory of Russia.
In the spring of 2022, the International Football Federation (FIFA) and UEFA decided to suspend the participation of the Russian national team, as well as all Russian clubs, in all competitions controlled by these organizations.
Vyacheslav Fetisov, formerly a two-time Olympic champion in hockey shared his opinion It was stated that England and Ukraine will boycott the tournaments in which Russia’s under-17 national teams will participate.
Source: Gazeta
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