Military clashes between the Russian and Ukrainian armies directly affect sports
Ground, air and sea military attacks of the Russian army on Ukraine Since the early hours of Thursday (24) it also directly affects the sport in the country. be 41 Brazilian players In the first and second tier competitions of the Ukrainian championship, which was paralyzed by the authorities until further notice.
In addition to the suspension of the domestic league and the closure of borders, which prevents the Brazilians from leaving for the time being, the military confrontation is also causing repercussions in Europe, with the imminent change of venue for the final of the tournament. Champions Leaguewhich will be held in Saint Petersburg, and UEFA sanctions against Russia.
a ESPN.com.br Below is a set of questions and answers about how the military situation in both countries reflects on football. see below:
What is happening between Russia and Ukraine?
Your Excellency, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Thursday (24) authorized military action in Ukraine. This comes in response to a series of threats between the two countries and the recognition of the independence of two separatist provinces in eastern Ukraine. With Putin’s mandate, the Russian army attacked cities like Kiev and Kharkiv by land, air, and sea.
How are the tournaments in Ukraine?
They have all been suspended, local authorities announced. There is no scheduled return date. of activities in the country.
This was announced by Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine The country is under martial law (In short, civil laws and powers were suspended. From now on, military laws are applied and decisions are taken by the chiefs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine).
And what about the players?
Some clubs are off season, but most of them have returned to Ukraine. With activities suspended until further notice, Players, coaches and committee members cannot leave the countryAir traffic has also been suspended and borders closed.
Several Brazilians working in Ukraine posted videos on Thursday requesting government assistance to leave the country safely. A group of about 20 athletes is staying at a hotel in Kiev.
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Via Twitter @PFonsecaCoach | Coach Paulo Fonseca is in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, which is in conflict with Russia
Who are the Brazilians?
In all, 41 Brazilians play in Ukrainian football, making the country the foreign champion in the domestic league. Most of them, 13acting through Shakhtar DonetskCurrent national champion. Click here to view the full list!
What does the Brazilian embassy say?
In a statement issued to the press after several calls for help, the Brazilian Embassy in Kiev “asked Brazilian citizens who are on Ukrainian territory, particularly those in the east of the country and other regions in conflict conditions, to maintain daily contact with the embassy.” If you need assistance to leave Ukraine, you should follow the embassy’s instructions and, in the case of residents of the East, move to Kiev as soon as security conditions permit.“.
Furthermore, the embassy recommends “Brazilians who are able to travel by their own means to other countries in western Ukraine to do so as soon as possibleAfter they informed themselves of the local security situation. The recommendation of the Ukrainian authorities, at the moment, is not to try to leave the capital, given the large traffic jams at the exits of the city. You are requested to wait for further instructions from the embassy.”
What are the most affected teams?
Shakhtar Donetsk and Zorya Luhanskthe clubs of the cities most attacked by the Russian army at the moment, no longer play in their cities, due to conflicts between countries since 2014. Both teams are considered refugees, precisely because they are located in the breakaway regions.
In addition to Donetsk and Luhansk, other cities were bombed by Russian missiles Kharkiv And the Dnipro, according to local authorities. There, the young Metalist Kharkiv, today in the Ukrainian second division, and Dnipro.
Who are the Brazilians in these teams?
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Like other Brazilian athletes who are also in the country, the application was made through a video and released on Thursday (24).
Shakhtar boasts 13 Brazilians (defenders Marlon Santos and Vitao, Al Dhaherin Dudu, Vinicius Tobias and Ismaili, midfielders Marcos Antonio, Macon and Alan Patrick, forwards David Neres, Titi, Pedrinho, Fernando and Junior Moraes, and the last home Ukrainian), 1 in Dinamo (Vitino striker). ) and 3 in Zorya (at the side of Juninho and strikers Gilherme Smith and Christian).
In Dnipro he plays Gabriel Bosanillo (side), Felipe Perez (forward), and Bale (forward). In Kharkiv, Milton and strikers David, Paulinho Boya and Matthews Peixoto play.
What about the Champions League final?
It is scheduled to take place on May 28 in St. Petersburg, The decision of the largest club championship in the world will inevitably change its headquarters. The official announcement comes on Friday (25), after an extraordinary meeting called by the Executive Committee of the entity that governs European football.
There is still no consensus on the next city, but like cities Rome, Munich, Paris, Amsterdam and Barcelona are highlighted as potential sites. Excluded Wembley Stadium, London. Click here to find out more about it!
Do sanctions affect Russia in football?
And at the same meeting that will confirm the change of venue for the Champions League final, UEFA may announce sanctions against Russia. The European entity made clear its discomfort with the unfolding of the military conflict, condemned the country’s position, and promised to take official decisions on Friday.
Poland, the Czech Republic and Sweden have already informed that they will not accept travel to Russia. To play in replays for a place in the next World Cup.
Other developments also occurred. Schalke 04, a traditional German club, has removed the sponsorship of Russia’s Grazprom from its jerseyas a strong repudiation of the country’s attacks on Ukraine.
The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on the possibility for Russian entrepreneurs to live in the country or apply for British citizenship. One of those affected is, for example, Roman Abramovich, an oil billionaire who has owned Chelsea FC since 2003.
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