The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has not allowed Russian football clubs to play in the Champions League and Europa League of the 2022/2023 season, according to the press service of the organization.

“There will be no Russian clubs in UEFA club tournaments in the 2022/23 season,” the UEFA press service said.

Russian clubs and national teams have been barred from participating in international tournaments by UEFA and FIFA on February 28 due to the invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops.

The decision was made with the wording “until the next message”.

According to championat.com, the decision to remove Russian clubs from European Cups and national teams from European tournaments was not final, European officials had two options: to officially eliminate national teams and clubs for the next season or to extend the current elimination until the next announcement.

The second option left Russia a chance to fight for the Euro. But UEFA officials have chosen a firm, first option.

Thus, the men’s team will not only miss the League of Nations, but will not be able to take part in the qualifying tournament for the 2024 European Championship, as it will start in March 2023.

In addition, there will be no Russian teams next season in the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League, the UEFA Conference League, the UEFA Women’s Champions League and the UEFA Youth League.

In addition, UEFA has rejected Russia’s application to host the 2028 or 2032 European Championships. Alexander Dukov, President of the Russian Football Union, announced Russia’s plans to hold Euro 2028 or Euro 2032 in March.

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