The UEFA Executive Committee decided on Friday that no matches of the European competitions it organizes will be played in the Transnistria region of Moldova until further notice, due to the war in Ukraine.
According to UEFA, this measure was taken “in line with previous decisions taken in light of the large-scale military escalation that led to the invasion of Ukrainian territory by the Russian army” and is based on “on considerations and conclusions that have been systematically elaborated by organizations specialized in international political and strategic analysis”whose reports were consulted by the governing body of football, after assessing the current situation in the Transnistria region.
“The UEFA Executive Committee, as the body responsible for drawing up the rules governing the conduct of UEFA competitions (in accordance with Article 50(1) of the UEFA Statutes), has the general responsibility of guaranteeing the good development of its competitionswhich includes the obligation to temporarily prevent UEFA competition matches from being held in certain regions when the set of circumstances so requires, ”said the UEFA executive body, justifying its decision.
More informed the same committee that Sheriff Tiraspol, who will participate, on behalf of Moldova, in the next qualifying round of the Champions League in 2022/23, was invited to propose an alternative stadium, which must comply with all applicable regulations. off the field. Transnistria region for their home matches in UEFA club competitions, as long as the ban on playing in the region remains in force.
Finally, UEFA informs that “it will be available for convene new meetings, periodically and continuously, as necessary, to reassess the legal and factual situation as the situation evolves and make further decisions as necessary.”
Source: Observadora
