The International Arbitration Court CAS confirmed on Tuesday (March 8th, 2022) the receipt of the corresponding objection, which the Russian association had already announced last Thursday (March 3rd, 2022).
Russian Federation: “No legal basis”
From the point of view of the Russian Football Union (RFS) lies in the decision of FIFA and UEFA “no legal basis” in front. The decision is “under pressure” of the opposing associations were met, in addition, one was not allowed to present one’s own position.
The aim is the reintegration of all men’s and women’s teams into the tournaments – including qualification for the World Cup in Qatar – as well as compensation, the association announced on Thursday.
Banned from all competitions
FIFA and UEFA had banned Russia from all competitions with immediate effect because of the aggressive war against Ukraine. This applies, among other things, to Spartak Moscow’s Europa League game against Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Russian national team’s participation in the playoffs for the World Cup.
Source: dpa