It would be nice if the leaders of international sport for once could have the balls in an inflammatory conflict. Unfortunately, they are hesitant to make a clear choice to Russia.

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Most likely, practical reasons will lead to the final of the Champions League in May and the upcoming World Cup event in cross-country skiing being removed from Russian soil.

But it is also the basic moral question – and not just pragmatism – that arises around this issue.

Russia’s behavior towards Ukraine must also have consequences in the sporting arena. Sports leaders have insisted on being early and clear in taking a clear stand.

But in the usual way, sports organizations seem to fall behind when something difficult comes up.

UEFA has so far not stated any plans other than the final at St. Petersburg which will be played as scheduled, although The Times claims that there are developments in a direction that is unlikely.

UEFA stated that they are monitoring the situation constantly and closely, but could be clearer about what is edible and what is not.

Norwegian football president Terje Svendsen also appears to be very concerned about the practical conditions surrounding this year’s Champions League final.

The NFF is right that the situation is dramatic and worrying, but at the same time it must be able to take a moral stand where the line must be drawn.

Svendsen said that the federal leadership has not had time to discuss this issue. In this case, the room on the schedule should be cleaned immediately.

A country that behaves in a way that incites war and shows so little respect for basic principles must also not host the most lucrative games.

Sport and politics are intertwined, no matter how much one tries to argue, and here UEFA has to set an example.

Originally, this year’s Champions League final was to be played on May 28 at the Gazprom Arena, the stadium where FC Zenit Saint Petersburg play their home matches.

Financial ties for energy giant Gazbrom may make the situation more complicated, but it is not a question of money.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said a lot of strange things this winter, but in the face of this question, he is among those who have set a clear example.

“I think it’s inconceivable that a major international football tournament could be held in Russia after the invasion of an independent country,” Johnson said. UK ITV.

The timing aspect is even more critical for the International Ski Federation (FIS), which has a closing weekend in Russian Tyumen on the 18-20 calendar. line up.

Here, the stersund is on alert, and the run may end here, but also from the skiers, a clear ethical position will be long awaited.

As is well known, the International Football Association (FIFA) had previously specifically evaded Russia, which hosted the 2018 World Cup shortly after a major doping scandal in Russian sport came to light. Similarly, there was contention around Anders Besseberg and the International Biathlon Federation (IBU), which did not transfer the race from Tyumen.

In one arena, the annual meeting point of the “SportAccord World Sport and Business Summit” will be held in Yekaterinburg.

According to Insidethegames organizers keep the sport fair, which brings together special associations, sponsors and various stakeholders, to be carried out as planned. The focus here should be on “unity and building bridges for the sport and society of tomorrow”.

Just like the old saying we just heard during the Olympics in China.

Inhaling and exhaling, the International Olympic Committee is trying to sell the unified sports mindset.

But in reality, the toys are becoming an important part of China’s sports laundry project.

Now we can go to war in Europe, with Russia as the clearly aggressive side. Then a clear example should also be given from the sporting side of what is unacceptable.

UEFA must understand that politics is also relevant on half the football pitch.

The Champions League final should be moved now.

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