Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the FIFA Foundation has been involved in several activities to help victims by working alongside the local and regional football community. An initial shipment of humanitarian supplies has already been delivered to the Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF), while a total of …
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Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, FIFA has been closely monitoring the situation in order to remain in the best possible position to assist Ukrainian clubs and players in any way, including by adopting temporary amendments to its regulations. On 7 March 2022, the Bureau of the FIFA Council decided to …
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The Premier League and its clubs today, March 8 unanimously agreed to suspend the agreement with Russian broadcast partner Rambler (Okko Sport) with immediate effect and to donate £1million to support the people of Ukraine. The League strongly condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We call for peace and our thoughts …
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Today, the Bureau of the FIFA Organising Committee took key decisions in relation to the European play-off matches for the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar, following consultation with UEFA and the participating FIFA member associations. i)Postponement of Scotland v. Ukraine in Path A On March 3, 2022, the Ukrainian …
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Following the escalation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has led to an ongoing and distressing humanitarian crisis, the Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided – in coordination with UEFA and after consultation with various stakeholders – to temporarily amend the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players …
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AS Roma has begun providing aid and assistance to Ukrainian children affected by the war, supporting the UNHCR’s relief efforts via a number of new initiatives. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has put into place a programme of relief efforts to protect and help refugees in areas …
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In light of the war in Ukraine, the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga is donating €1 million for humanitarian assistance. The sum will be made available to recognised aid organisations working to help the Ukrainian population following the Russian invasion. The DFL Executive Committee passed a resolution to this effect on …
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The Premier League and our clubs wholeheartedly reject Russia’s actions and will be showing support for the people of Ukraine at all matches this weekend. We call for peace and our thoughts are with all those who have been impacted. A show of solidarity for Ukraine will be visible at …
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BV. Borussia 09 e.V. Dortmund (BVB) have withdrawn Gerhard Schröder’s honorary membership with immediate effect. In a conversation this morning BVB president, Dr. Reinhard Rauball, informed the former Federal Chancellor in person about a resolution to that effect passed unanimously by the board. BV. Borussia 09 e.V. Dortmund had already …
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The members of the board of trustees of the UEFA Foundation for Children and its chairman, Aleksander Čeferin, have today allocated the 2022 UEFA Foundation Award of €1 million to help children in Ukraine as well as child refugees in neighbouring countries. These funds will finance initiatives from UEFA member …
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