if I support and worry about the athletes, this does not mean that I support the regime. Our breeders have been the fruit of courage and heroism since the Second World War, when the Nazis shot players after matches and fights, be careful in your statements.just like Putin
I’m wondering about the USA, what do you think, they’re just angels right? The Chinese recently posted a list of their bombings, come in and seeRussian Flag Noedays is a symbol of War and Crimes against humanity!
how many people have so many opinions. but I think that sport has always been above politics, that the West solves problems by removing us from sports, the doping scandal before that is completely fabricated, people believe what they are shown on TV. sport should be free and non-political, this is my opinion .You are so wrong.
Athlete is a public person, considered a role model by many. Lots of regular people would listen to them.
Many of athletes (even russians) stand up against the war, making public statements.
Athletes die in this war defending their country:
https://nypost.com/2022/03/02/ukrainian-biathlete-yevhen-maylshev-dies-in-war-with-russia/
I don't need to remind you about the on going wars and conflicts around the globe, do I? Which countries have had the same treatment as Russia? None! How many countries have committed atrocities in the past decade, still committing and committed them post WWII era?A 'shocking decision'.... :icon_scra
I would fully support welcoming Russia back into international sports, athletics, and removing sanctions immediately after one of the following occurs;
• All Russian military and weapons are withdrawn from Ukraine and a peace treaty is signed.
• Putin is ousted and removed from power (and Russian military withdrawn from Ukraine).
The second option is obviously much better for the entire global population but, the first option would (just about) suffice.
My opinion is that it is important for all Russians subjugated under Putin's violent reign to clearly see that the rest of the world will not accept or allow this vile dictator to do as he pleases without consequence.
It is a shame that so many ordinary Russian people will suffer due to no fault of their own and purely because of the greed and ego of their dictator.
However, when you consider what Putin is subjecting Ukrainians to, there is little other option until the madman is brought to heel.
The sooner there are riots in Russia, the sooner Ukrainians aren't getting bombed, the sooner things will start getting better for everyone.
Mark my words, if Putin isn't stopped, then before too long there will be much bigger concerns than:-
'My football team isn't allowed in the Champions League!' :bawling:...
I totally agree with you that there are all sorts of atrocities occurring all over the world that need and deserve attention and more proactive measures being taken to resolve the conflicts.I don't need to remind you about the on going wars and conflicts around the globe, do I? Which countries have had the same treatment as Russia? None! How many countries have committed atrocities in the past decade, still committing and committed them post WWII era?
Let me give you a short list:
USA, France, U.K, China, Serbia, Azerbaijan, Argentina, Peru, S.Korea, Australia, India, Iraq, Indonesia, Algeria, Mali, Central African Republic, Nigeria, Croatia, ect, ect.
If you look at western regimes they are not better than Russia's, for example USA is a bipartisan Diarchy, UK is a kingdom ruled by pooch, France has a resentment of non Gaelic French, etc.
The sports world needn't get involved in politics, it is hard enough that economists control it.
This precedent means that U.A.E, Saudi Arabia must be banned as well as U.S.A and France
And what's your suggestion? That FIFA and UEFA honor Putin for murdering innocent people?Russia will not take part in sporting events organised by FIFA, UEFA, IOC, etc, a shocking decision awaiting for an appeal by Russia at TAS/CAS, which has 99,99% to be overturned by the Court of Arbitration for sport, taking into consideration the many countries that have or had on going wars, invasion of other countries, cases of paedophilia, corruption, human right abuse, human traffic,etc to cite but few, St Kitten, Zimbabwe, France, U.A.E, Haiti, Laos, U.S.A, Israel, China, Cambodia, Sierra Leone, Cyprus , etc.
Sorry but the perspective that this is unfair is laughable. Let me play the world's smallest violin.
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Putin ... has now ensured all Russian citizens suffer until they muster the backbone to oust him from power.
You have no idea how the rest of the world thinks if you believe we should weigh thousands of deaths and nationwide destruction against Russians being able to play soccer in international competitions...
Oh, you think the decision is incorrect?I do not think that FIFA's decision is correct in isolating Russia from the World Cup...
Russia can possibly erase itself if Putin tries hard enough, I highly doubt it will be able to erase the world though.... As for laughter, Russia can erase the world and leave the cup hahahaha
:bawling: :bawling: :bawling:Should the IOC comply with the Olympic Charter or does this document not apply to it?
Isn't being excluded from sports contrary to the basic principles of Olympism?
Sports are one of the human rights. Everyone should be able to play sports without discrimination of any kind, in the spirit of Olympism, which implies mutual understanding in the spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play.
The exercise of the rights and freedoms provided for in this Olympic Charter must be ensured in the absence of any form of discrimination - racial, linguistic, religious, political, color, sex, sexual orientation, dissent, national or social origin, possession property, birth or other status.
Is it not the role of the IOC to: take measures to strengthen the unity of the Olympic Movement, protect its independence, maintain and promote its political neutrality and preserve the autonomy of sport; oppose any political or commercial abuse of sport and athletes; promote safe sport and protect athletes from any form of abuse and misconduct?
Can members of the IOC accept orders or instructions from governments, organizations or other parties that could interfere with their freedom of action and independence in voting?
Is it possible to interpret the powers of the IOC in terms of measures and sanctions provided for by the Olympic Charter more widely than it is written in the charter itself?
In the event of any violation of the Olympic Charter, the World Anti-Doping Code, the Olympic Movement Code for the Prevention of Manipulation in Competitions, or any other regulation, the Session, the IOC Executive Board or the Disciplinary Commission referred to in paragraph 2.4 below, may take the following measures and sanctions:… .
Or it's simple: Someone so wanted.
Russia will not take part in sporting events organised by FIFA, UEFA, IOC, etc, a shocking decision awaiting for an appeal by Russia at TAS/CAS, which has 99,99% to be overturned by the Court of Arbitration for sport, taking into consideration the many countries that have or had on going wars, invasion of other countries, cases of paedophilia, corruption, human right abuse, human traffic,etc to cite but few, St Kitten, Zimbabwe, France, U.A.E, Haiti, Laos, U.S.A, Israel, China, Cambodia, Sierra Leone, Cyprus , etc.
I think it's not fair
I do not think that FIFA's decision is correct in isolating Russia from the World Cup. Sports should not be involved in politics and wars. As for laughter, Russia can erase the world and leave the cup hahahaha
Russians just can't catch a break in this evil world, everyone's out to get them ...the doping scandal before that is completely fabricated
agree with you. it's just that there are people who believe that this is fair and equate our athletes with politicians.
Why do you think we suffer ordinary people, what are we to blame for? We are just fans and what do we have to do with this?
why are you so angry with us? that’s not what innocent fans suffer from, politicians don’t care about sports, they have their own goals, and this only achieves the hatred of ordinary people
what do athletes have to do with it at all? why are you silent when the United States overturns regimes, bombs countries, hangs presidents, at least once punished the Americans somehow? they are the only ones in the world who have used nuclear weapons and still haven’t even apologized even once, do you think it’s fair?
I understand one thing, Russophobia is thriving in the world, you are zombified by propaganda, there is nothing human left. sport is sport, politics is politics, and it’s not how it should be dealt with. we are on the verge of a third world war, people come to their senses, be more humane compassion if and then the war will continue the end of the world think about it.
Let's close poker for Russians! After all, the Russians wanted this war! The world is mired in hypocrisy and double standards.
And it is beginning, Pokerstars no longer allows Russian players to deposit and withdraw
It is the first step. I think they will temporarily banned some poker sites if the war will continue.
I'm not saying this is correct but it is necessary.
This war was started in vain by only Putin, the shame of the whole of Russia.