UEFA: ban the Crimean Russian clubs to participate in competitions from 01/01/2015

News Tank Football - Paris - News #29519 - Published on 05/12/14 at 15:30
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The UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Executive Committee, acting on the decison of the UEFA Emergency Panel of 22/08/2014, has decided to prohibit Crimean clubs to play in competitions organised by the RFA (Russian Football Union) from 01/01/2015, on 04/12/2014.

"The region (is) to be considered as a 'special zone' for football purposes until further notice. Furthermore, the RFS may not organise any football competition in Crimea, without the consent of UEFA and the FFU (Football Federation of Ukraine)," stated UEFA.

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"Crimea as a 'special zone' until further notice" (Gianni Infantino, UEFA)
  • "It is a delicate situation, as we all know. In recent weeks and months, we've had several discussions with the authorities in Ukraine and in Russia, [and] with the football associations of Ukraine and Russia.
  • The Executive Committee decided today to consider Crimea as a 'special zone' until further notice.
  • This means…

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