The RFU will file a single lawsuit against the decision by FIFA and UEFA which is found to be unlawful
The Russian Football Federation is not there and has announced the appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) of Lausanne against the exclusion decided by FIFA e UEFA of all national football teams in international competitions. The official note appeared on the institution’s website explaining that the lawsuit will be single against the two organizations, also asking for damages and an expedited procedure. There Russiafor example, was excluded from the playoffs to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar.
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“In a single lawsuit against two organizations, the RFU will call for the restoration of all Russian men’s and women’s national teams in all types of football tournaments in which they have taken part (including the qualifying round for the World Cup in Qatar), as well as compensation for damages, if any “, it continues.
“In order to ensure the possibility of the participation of Russian teams in the next scheduled matches, the RFU will insist on a accelerated procedure for the examination of the case. If FIFA and UEFA refuse this procedure, a requirement will be presented for the introduction of interim measures in the form of suspension of the decisions of FIFA and UEFA, as well as the competitions in which the Russian teams should have participated.
The RFU believes that FIFA and UEFA did not have a legal basis when they decided to remove the Russian teams. They violated RFU’s fundamental rights as a member of FIFA and UEFA, including the right to participate in competitions. Furthermore, the decision to exclude the national team from qualifying for the 2022 World Cup was taken under the pressure of direct rivals in the playoffs, who violated the principle of sport and the rules of fair play.
Also there Russian Football Association did not have the right to express his position, which violates the fundamental right of defense. Also, in making decisions, FIFA and UEFA have not taken into account other possible options for action, with the exception of the complete exclusion of Russia. Other details on the presentation of the appeal, including the timing of the examination of the complaint, will be announced later “, concludes the release.
