Russia remains excluded in football - Ceferin warns to be patient!

Russia remains excluded in football - Ceferin warns to be patient!

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has clearly clarified that Russia cannot return to world football during the current war war against Ukraine. This was expressed by Ceferin after the European Football Union's Congress in Belgrade. Despite the efforts to return to the international football stage, there is currently an opportunity to cancel the sanctions on the agenda of international associations, such as nau.ch reported.

Ceferin emphasized that the abolition of the spell to the end of the war is bound, which has been suspended by Russia since the attack on Ukraine in spring 2022. However, there are reports on Russian allies within the UEFA, especially from Eastern European countries who question this restraint. While Ceferin pointed out that a decision on the return of Russia should be made in cooperation with FIFA, UEFA remains officially covered.

opinions and potential for conflict

FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed the hope that Russia could be returned at a later date should peace in Ukraine. However, DFB President Bernd Neuendorf has clearly spoken out against a return. Neuendorf emphasized that nothing changed in the underlying situation that led to suspension. Russia continues its aggressive course against Ukraine, which in question questions any discussion about returning to international football events, as well as laola1.at holds.

The Russian Football Association still urges a return. But the UEFA and FIFA keep a clear position on this topic. The lack of a signal to cancel the sanctions on the part of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and other sports associations increases the uncertainty regarding the future of Russian football. Due to the current situation, the suspension remains both for the national team and the club teams, which was confirmed by a judgment of the TAS (sports court).

sanctions in sports

The sanctions against Russia in international sport follow the military conflict and are comprehensive. Russian clubs and the national team are excluded from all competitions, including the World Cup playoffs in which the national team should compete against Poland. Russia was also excluded by all events and activities in handball. SRF lists the far-reaching measures that affect almost all sports.

In addition, the UEFA moved the Champions League final from St. Petersburg to Paris and ended sponsorship contracts with Gazprom. The situation remains tense, while the international community hopes for a solution to the conflict. In this complex location, the return of Russia to sport and especially in football will have to be a long time coming.