The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has decided to change the venue for all games of clubs and teams in tournaments under its auspices, which were to be held in Russia and Ukraine. This was reported on the official website of UEFA.
"At today's meeting, the UEFA Executive Committee decided that Russian and Ukrainian clubs and national teams participating in UEFA competitions will be required to play their home matches at neutral stadiums until further notice," the statement said.
Spartak Moscow remained in the current European Cup draw from Russian teams, which will play in the 1/8 finals of the Europa League. Ukrainian clubs have completed participation in European competitions this season.
UEFA moved the Champions League final from St. Petersburg to Paris Football Russia on February 21 recognized the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics and on the night of February 24 launched a special operation to protect the population in the Donbass. Its main goal is “the demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine”, the occupation of the country is out of the question, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, after the start of the operation, declared martial law in the country, called for "force Russia to peace" and severed diplomatic relations with Moscow. On February 25, he announced a general mobilization.
On February 24, UEFA condemned the actions of Russian troops conducting a special operation in Donbass and expressed its support and solidarity to the football community and the people of Ukraine.
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