Ukraine calls for boycott of Euro U17 after door opens for Russian teams to return

September 28 – THE anticipated backlash against UEFA decision has restore Russian under 17 years old teams In It is international tournaments has begin with Ukraine saying he will boycott any of them European youth competition that understand Russia And other countries ready their support.

Ukraine call For support was quickly answered by Sweden which East due has host the U17 girls euro finals tournament following Can but said he will not to leave Russia take part if he qualifies.

"He East THE notice of THE Executive Advice that Swedish national teams (senior And youth) should continue has not play matches against Russia, Neither In Sweden neither abroad," THE Swedish Soccer Association said In A declaration.

THE English F.A. has Already said he won't play Ukrainian youth teams all in polish Soccer Association president Cezaire Kulesza said he was 'surprised' by UEFA decision.

"If Russian national teams are allowed has participate In THE competition, OUR national teams will not compete with them. This East THE only RIGHT decision," Kulesza said on X.

UEFA announcement on Wednesday has ease It is blanket to forbid on Russian teams by allowing under 17 years old teams has compete East THE First of all And SO far only softening of It is position Since THE Russian invasion of Ukraine.

But THE move East provoking A growth divide, with both THE boys And girls under 17 years old finals program For following year.

“U.A.F. confirmed that We will not take part In any of them competitions with THE participation of Russian teams”, THE Ukraine federation said, "And call has other UEFA member associations has boycott possible matches with THE participation of teams Since THE Russian Federation. »

"We strongly urge UEFA has goodbye This decision And leave In force THE previous decision on THE complete exclusion of any of them teams Since THE Russian Federation Since participation In international competitions. »

UEFA argues that "children should not be punished For Actions of which responsibility lies exclusively with adults" but THE Ukraine federation said rental even youth teams back during THE conflict “tolerates Russia aggressive policy. »

THE back of Russian teams has competitions "In THE medium of hostilities led by THE Russian Federation against Ukraine East unfounded And such that he tolerate Russia aggressive policy," he billed.

UEFA narrative was very a lot around 'children', but with U17 players (WHO could be aged 17) potentially likely has come Since Russian First League teams And WHO could to have do their debuts In those the teams, THE definition of 'children' East open has interpretation.

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