1. FC Köln ask for exclusion of Belarusian clubs

Added at:
Source: fc.de
another languages: uk ru

In the upcoming play-offs for the UEFA Europa Conference League Group Stage, there is a chance that 1. FC Köln could face a Belarusian club. FC BATE Borisov, FC Gomel, FC Shakhtyor Soligorsk and FC Dinamo Minsk are still in the competition. With a view over the political situation and the support for Russia from the Belarusian government in the invasion of Ukraine, 1. FC Köln are asking UEFA to take decisive action and to remove the teams from the competition.

1. FC Köln stands for liberality, diversity and peaceful coexistence with one another. Therefore, the Board of Directors and the Managing Directors strongly condemn the openly communicated closeness of the Belarusian government to Russia as well as the behaviour associated with the war in Ukraine. The huge support of the Russian invasion in Ukraine through Belarus does not just go against the values of 1. FC Köln, but against the entire sport.

For this reason, 1. FC Köln have addressed UEFA and President Aleksander Čeferin in a letter which asks the association to follow the recommendation of the IOC and to remove the teams from Belarus from the UEFA competitions, as was the case with Russian clubs. The full letter can be found here. FC has also spoken personally with the head of the DFB about this position and is in contact with other clubs aiming to qualify for the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage, to gain support within these circles.

FC members are also being called upon to make it clear to UEFA that Belarusian clubs should be removed. The FC Board of Directors would ask for the letter to be shared throughout social media. FC members are also welcomed to send a personal appeal to UEFA. Messages can be sent via email to vorstand(at)fc-koeln.de and will then be sent to UEFA.

another languages: uk ru

Sport News RSS - Sport News - Terrikon

08 May

17:15
Ousmane Dembélé Emerges as Ballon d'Or Frontrunner
10:07
Luis Enrique mocks 'Farmers League' label after Paris Saint-Germain reach Champions League final
00:39
Paris Saint-Germain reach UEFA Champions League final after overcoming Arsenal

07 May

19:44
Matyukha Andriy Valeriyovych and Favbet Foundation: involvement in sports development and support for athletes
13:20
Lamine Yamal Sends Passionate Message to Fans After Champions League Exit
11:49
Inter Milan and FC Barcelona Equal All-Time UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Scoring Record
11:26
Raphinha Matches Cristiano Ronaldo's Historic Champions League Record
11:11
Hansi Flick: I know that everybody is disappointed now
10:15
Federico Dimarco: We Stuck Together in the Toughest Moments
01:43
Inter Milan edge past Barcelona in epic semi-final to reach UEFA Champions League final

06 May

00:36
Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest Share the Spoils in Feisty Premier League Clash
00:05
AC Milan Leave It Late to Stun Genoa in Serie A Thriller

05 May

12:43
Fabrizio Romano: Trent Alexander-Arnold Agrees to Join Real Madrid
08:15
Oscar Piastri Dominates Miami Grand Prix to Extend Championship Lead
00:26
Juventus Held by Bologna but Leapfrog Roma in Top-Four Race

04 May

22:52
Dovbyk Fires Roma Closer to Champions League Return
21:19
Chelsea Beat Liverpool to Keep Champions League Hopes Alive
20:34
Freiburg Hands Bayern Munich the 2024/25 Bundesliga Title
18:38
Thriller in West London: Brentford Edge Manchester United 4–3 in Seven-Goal Spectacle
17:26
Real Madrid Survive Celta Vigo Scare to Keep La Liga Title Hopes Alive
16:16
Lazio Edge Past Empoli in Fiery Serie A Clash
14:26
Willian Becomes Premier League’s Most-Capped South American Player
00:21
Barcelona Forced to Bring Out the Big Guns to Beat Struggling Valladolid

03 May

23:56
Inter Milan Edge Past Verona with Narrow Win Ahead of Barcelona Clash
22:36
Bournemouth Stun Arsenal at the Emirates