“The decision of FIFA and UEFA, of course, upset us, although it was expected.
Unfortunately, the efforts of our team in this Europa League draw have been crossed out for reasons that are as far as possible from sports, ”the club’s website says.
According to the press service of the red-whites, sport should build bridges in the most difficult times, and not burn them, but Spartak is forced to comply with this decision, although it does not agree with it.
"Spartak" will focus on the performance in the championship of Russia and the Cup of the country.
We hope for the speedy achievement of the peace that everyone needs, ”the text says.
Recall that FIFA and UEFA suspended the Russian national team and domestic clubs from international competitions due to the situation in Ukraine.
Spartak took first place in the group of LE with Napoli, Leicester and Legia.
Thanks to this, he made it to the 1/8 of the tournament.
According to the results of the draw, the Russian team was supposed to play with Leipzig at this stage.
Earlier it was reported that the RFU intend to appeal the decision of FIFA and UEFA.