Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) President Aleksander Čeferin said that he never felt the pressure from Russia due to the ban on playing in the international arena. His words guide the way Guard.
“How much pressure is on me to relax this ban? I did not experience any pressure from Russia. As long as this whole situation continues, this ban will remain in effect. I am not happy with this situation because I feel sorry for the athletes. Athletes always feel bad, but unfortunately we live in such crazy times. I’m very worried. What I see in geopolitics is frightening,” Ceferin said.
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.
Thus, the men’s national team, led by Valery Karpin, was deprived of the opportunity to fight for a ticket to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The team also did not participate in the 2024 European Championship qualifiers.
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