Remove FIFA Team Russia Clubs game

Social Profiles of EA Sport, Electronic Arts’ sports brand, has expressed its solidarity with the people of Ukraine and called for an end to the invasion of Ukraine.

The company announced that The process of removing the Russian national team and clubs from all versions of the game “FIFA”: “FIFA 22”, its online and mobile version, has begun. She stressed that this is a step in line with the recent decision taken by the World Football Association (i.e. FIFA and UEFA) to exclude the Russian clubs and national team from all international competitions.

“We are actively studying relevant changes in other areas of our games,” Electronic Arts added, thanking players for their patience. Subsequent editions of the FIFA game go on sale each fall.

Statement from EA SPORTS FIFA: pic.twitter.com/v3pZvpblgS

– EA SPORTS FIFA (EASPORTSFIFA) March 2, 2022

However, a separate profile indicates that the Russian and Belarusian teams will be excluded from the “NHL” hockey game in the coming weeks.

Statement from EA SPORTS NHL: pic.twitter.com/2uX4h55ok4

– EA SPORTS NHL (EASPORTSNHL) March 2, 2022

UEFA has terminated the advertising contract with Gazprom

Today, Monday replied, “The European Football Association (UEFA) decided today to terminate its cooperation with Gazprom in all competitions. The decision is effective immediately and covers all existing agreements, including the Champions League, national teams and the 2024 European Championship.”

A few hours ago, football club Schalke 04 Gelsenkirchen, which plays in the German second division, announced that due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it had terminated the contract with Gazprom, its main sponsor.

The European Football Association (UEFA) today decided to end its partnership with Gazprom in all competitions.

The decision is effective immediately and covers all existing agreements including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA national team competitions and UEFA EURO 2024.

UEFA (UEFA) February 28, 2022

Gazprom’s sponsorship agreement with UEFA has been in effect since 2012. Its value is estimated at around 40 million euros per season.

Commentary of Russian clubs and teams

At the same time, FIFA and the International Football Association Board (FIFA) suspended the Russia national team and its clubs from all competitions under their auspices. This is a reaction to the armed Russian attack on Ukraine.

“As a result of the preliminary decisions taken by the FIFA Council and the UEFA Executive Committee, which provided for the adoption of additional measures, FIFA and UEFA agreed today to suspend all Russian teams, whether national teams or national teams, from participating in FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice.” – This was stated in the statement of the World Federation.

FIFA and UEFA suspend Russian clubs and teams from all competitions.

Full statement: ⬇️

UEFA (UEFA) February 28, 2022

On March 24, the Polish players were scheduled to play Russia in Moscow in the semi-finals of the play-off for promotion to the World Championship. Already on Saturday, PZPN, like the Polish football players, announced that the white and red team – in connection with the Russian attack on Ukraine – did not intend to play with “Sborna”.

PZPN did not agree to the previous FIFA proposal

FIFA has stopped Russia! Fighting for a just cause makes sense. We have shown that strength lies in solidarity – Cesare Kuleza, President of the Polish Football Association, commented on the decisions of FIFA and UEFA on Monday.

– But take it easy, no victory. We have acted correctly. Now we have to focus on helping Ukraine, which we will do as the Polish Football Association. # SolidarniZUkrainą – stressed.

FIFA commented Russia! Fighting for a just cause makes sense. We have shown that strength lies in solidarity. But take it simple, no victory. We have acted correctly. Now we have to focus on helping Ukraine, which we will do as the Polish Football Association. #Solidarity with Ukraine

– Czarek_Kulesza February 28, 2022

And on Sunday evening, the Russians’ matches are held on neutral ground, without fans, without the flag and anthem of Russia, and without using the name “Russia”. However, FIFA has not ruled out tougher sanctions in the near future, including a possible exclusion from the tournament if the situation does not improve quickly. However, FIFA’s decisions so far have been a disappointment in European football.

On Sunday, the Polish Federation maintained its firm position. And just before midnight, President Colisa announced further steps.

“Because of FIFA’s scandalous decision, today PZPN sent a message to all federations in Europe. We presented our position and encouraged them to stand by us. Because only we will be strong. Do not tolerate Russian aggression against Ukraine!” The president of the Polish Football Association wrote on Twitter.

The Czechs and Swedes also continued their boycott of matches with the Russians on Sunday evening. The teams of these countries will play in the second semi-final round. The winner was to play with the best duo Russia and Poland in the decisive match for promotion to the World Cup in Qatar.

Meanwhile, FIFA earlier confirmed that it is in contact with the federations of Poland, the Czech Republic and Sweden. “Because of the upcoming play-off matches (…), FIFA has taken note of the positions expressed in social media by the Polish Football Association, the Football Association of the Czech Republic and the Swedish Football Association, and has already entered into a dialogue with all of these associations. FIFA will remain in contact Close to find appropriate and acceptable solutions together ”- added.

Other unions join the boycott of Russian matches. The English Football Association said in a press statement, Sunday, that it will not play with Russia in any international competition for the “foreseeable future”.

Albania also announced that it would not participate in matches with Russia until “the occupation of Ukraine ends.” These teams will meet in the new version of the European Nations League.