Champions League: Russia angry over "political" decision to move final

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

UEFA's decision to move the Champions League final from St Petersburg to Paris has been criticised by the Russian Football Union (RFU), which believes the move was "dictated by political reasons".

The decision came after European football's governing body condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Thursday and called an emergency meeting of the executive committee to discuss the situation.

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RFU "cannot accept" UEFA Champions League decision

The RFU criticised UEFA's announcement, adamant the Krestovsky Arena was still able to meet requirements, including from a safety perspective.

RFU president Alexander Dyukov, who is also chairman of majority state-owned Russian energy company Gazprom, which sponsors the Champions League and the Krestovsky Stadium, said: "The Russian Football Union has been acting as a reliable partner of UEFA for a long time, not only fulfilling all the necessary obligations, but also offering and providing comprehensive support in the implementation of new projects and holding major competitions.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/soccer/champions-league-russia-angry-over-political-decision-to-move-final/ar-AAUiGTo

[orwell]

1. Ukrainian Lives Matter...

Rest of the World to RFU..."Go fuck yourself!"

[SheltieLover]

5. This!👆

[SheltieLover]

2. ...

Actions have consequences! Gtf out of your neighbor's country & repay them for damages! Replace your bully leader, just for a start!

[Dirty Socialist]

3. That's what politics are FOR, fuckups!

To protect against the tyrants like Putin. Duh!

[Pachamama]

4. The World can't accept Russia's to invade Ukraine

[Scrivener7]

6. Tough.

[Wounded Bear]

7. Play stupid games, get stupid prizes...

Irony intended.

[dalton99a]

8. The Russian Football Union can play in Siberia

And STAY THERE

[Me.]

9. Are They Braindead?

"Russian Football Union (RFU), which believes the move was "dictated by political reasons".

[Deuxcents]

10. Even in the sports world

Russia cannot bully. They should be ashamed to even whine about this decision.

[greenjar_01]

11. Remove all Russian teams from the competition

Periodt.

No slots for any Russian teams in Champions League. No Dynamo Moscow, no Zenit. Done. Out.

[EarlG]

12. They believe the move was dictated by political reasons???

"The RFU criticised UEFA's announcement, adamant the Krestovsky Arena was still able to meet requirements, including from a safety perspective."

Way to read the room.

[haele]

13. Well, Comrade Dyukov, when you continue to lie down with dogs...

You will continue to end up with fleas, as they say. And fleas can carry some nasty disease consequences.

You know, instead of blaming others for their reactions to aggression and overt abuse, you can always blame it on on the aggressor, Putin. Especially since he seems to be losing his grip.

Just remember, it's all just business, after all. Just saying.

Haele

[Wingus Dingus]

14. Shunning and isolation work.

[lapfog_1]

15. Fuck them and everything and everyone "Russian"

They ALL knew the monster they have as their "leader"... they have known for 22 years... and they did nothing to get rid of him.

Turn all of Russia into a pariah state. No business, no travel, no assets beyond their border...

They can, in the now immortal words of the defenders of Zmiyinyy Island, "Russian Warship - Go Fuck Yourselves"

[sdfernando]

16. Thats some real genius thinking there! /nt

[gratuitous]

17. Well lookee here

If it isn't the consequences of your actions showing up at a very inopportune time. Too bad, so sad.

By the way, boys, be sure you blame the right person for this fuck up. I hear his first name is Vladimir.

[BeyondGeography]

18. The cluelessness is even deeper than their cynicism

Vlad and his cronies have no respect for the West, they see us as up-for-sale and bereft of values. But there is a much wider world than the transactional bubbles they inhabit, where basic decency and justice still matter. Hard to measure that when you’re in power too long and you’ve racked up a lot of ugly wins. Party’s over folks; your boy has crossed that line.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

19. Boo Hoo