FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced his position on lifting the bans imposed against Russia in the field of football. He stated that the current sanctions have not produced the expected results and, on the contrary, have led to an increase in negative emotions.
The editorial reports that Gianni Infantino expressed the following in his statement: "We must lift the ban imposed on Russia, because this ban has achieved nothing, it has only created more disappointment and hatred."
The FIFA head's statement has sparked widespread discussion in the international sports community. While some experts view Infantino's position as a step against the politicization of sports, others emphasize that this is not possible in the current geopolitical situation.
It is noted that the restrictions imposed against Russia in the field of football also include the suspension of participation in international tournaments, and these decisions have been made by a number of international sports organizations.