RB Leipzig is in the quarterfinals. FIFA & UEFA suspend Russia from all competitions and the cooperation with the Russian sponsor "Gazprom" is terminated (Champions League, the national team competitions and the European Championship 2024 in Germany). Russia is excluded that is an extreme decision for the athletes. The national team of Russia and Russian clubs suspended from all international competitions because of the attack on Ukraine. This means, for example, RB Leipzig is in the quarterfinals of the Europa League.
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https://twitter.com/UEFA/status/1498354465845522433UEFA has today decided to end its partnership with Gazprom across all competitions.
The decision is effective immediately and covers all existing agreements including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA national team competitions and UEFA EURO 2024.
I don't like how Russia invaded Ukraine and all the war going on, but why should Athletes suffer because of the stupid decisions by their President. It's already evident that most Russians don't even support the move by their very own President.
Anyway, I am happy for RB Leipzig. It's a second chance for them to redeem themselves in Europa after a disappointing UCL campaign.
I don't like war too but agree when the war must involve clueless players, Of course, it will make them frustrated. when I look Spartak team there are several players from France, Germany, Holland, Sweden where they aren't know anything. Of course, it will harm them and their family also.
That's the price to pay if a leader who doesn't know how to prosper their citizen is just thinking of showing his strength, what is done by UEFA as a show of solidarity to the people of Ukraine and also every sanctions given is expected to have an effect on Russia to stop the invasion even though I have seen tv shows that the sanctions are only effective at 30%.
So if someone bet Spartak Moscow in sportbook, what will happen on his bet?, is there refund, lost or continue bet to another game with same the same fund?.
It looks like it will be in the refund or voided count and all funds are returned to the bettor.
The shocking news due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, one of the Russian teams that currently qualify for the knockout round of the UEFA Europe League must be disqualified from this tournament, I think it is too early for UEFA and FIFA to make a decision to tackle Spartak Moscow's ledge in the UEFA Europe League phase, by With this decision, it is certain that RB Leipzig will be the first team to qualify for the next round, but either this decision is final or it will be re-adjusted given the controversial decision.
@Jasad it’s not shocking at all because the sport bodies wanted to sent out a message and this was the only way to do it, but yea I agree I too feel bad for the athletes but there’s very little they can do except hope that the war ends soon and they’re allowed back to play in Europa, Champions League, World Cup etc in the long run.
Also if one has placed a bet on Russian league teams then they should expect a refund, however if the casino refuses to do that then make sure to start a scam accusation against them, but I believe that all genuine casinos will immediately be refunding the money for such bets.