The media has learned of UEFA's position on the return of Russian teams
UEFA currently has no plans to reinstate Russian soccer teams in international tournaments. This is according to media reports citing sources familiar with the organization’s position.
According to journalists, the Union of European Football Associations is prepared to maintain its stance on the suspension of teams from Russia, even in light of possible decisions by the International Olympic Committee.
Russian clubs and national teams have been suspended from official international soccer competitions since 2022.
According to a source, some of UEFA’s largest football federations, including England, Germany, and France, oppose allowing Russian teams to compete.
In light of this, UEFA is prepared to block the return of Russian teams. The federation is prepared to oppose both the IOC’s decision and the position of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), which, as noted, takes a more lenient stance on this issue.
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is prepared to defy the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision regarding the admission of Russian athletes to tournaments.
In 2022, FIFA and UEFA suspended Russian national teams and clubs from participating in tournaments under their auspices for an indefinite period due to Russia’s war against Ukraine.
The Russian national team was unable to participate in the playoffs for a spot in the 2022 World Cup and missed the 2024 European Championship, the 2026 World Cup, and several editions of the Nations League.
This was reported by the newspaper A Bola.
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