Sweden denied Russians entry to the Youth Euro 2024 – Kommersant
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The Swedish Football Association did not support the decision of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to admit Russian athletes under the age of 17 to international competitions. Relevant statement published on the union website. In connection with this decision, the Swedish organizers of the final part of the European Championship among women’s national teams U17 will not allow Russians to participate in the tournament in 2024.
“In the opinion of the federation board, the Swedish national team (adult and youth) should still not play matches against Russia either in Sweden or abroad,” the statement said.
The European Championship among girls under 17 years old will be held in 2024 from May 5 to 18 in Sweden, among boys – from May 20 to June 5 in Cyprus.
26 September UEFA Executive Committee admitted Russian youth teams are preparing for international competitions this season. It is expected that women’s and men’s teams from the Russian Federation will play their matches without the flag, the national anthem and not in Russia. Since February 2022, Russian teams have not been able to participate in international competitions due to the conflict in Ukraine.
The Polish Football Union did not agree with the UEFA decision, stating that Polish teams will not compete with the Russians. Today, February 27, after the UEFA decision, the Ukrainian beach soccer team starred from the World Championships, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2024. Belarusian athletes were entered into the championship.
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