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В УЕФА высказались о невыдаче виз игрокам сборной Беларуси
UEFA: No visas for Belarusian players
Belarusian national football team denied visas to enter Poland
UEFA has said that it is “disappointed” that the Polish authorities have refused to grant visas to the Belarusian national football team.
The team was due to play a friendly match against Poland in Warsaw on March 26, but the Polish authorities have said that they will not grant visas to the players because of the ongoing political crisis in Belarus.
UEFA has said that it is “deeply concerned” by the decision and that it is “working to find a solution” that will allow the match to go ahead.
The Belarusian Football Federation has said that it is “very disappointed” by the decision and that it is “considering its options”.
Background
The political crisis in Belarus began in August 2020, when President Alexander Lukashenko claimed victory in a presidential election that was widely seen as rigged.
The opposition has accused Lukashenko of rigging the election and has called for him to step down.
Lukashenko has cracked down on the opposition, arresting thousands of people and forcing many others to flee the country.
UEFA's response
UEFA has said that it is “monitoring the situation in Belarus closely” and that it is “committed to upholding the integrity of its competitions”.
UEFA has also said that it is “in contact with the Polish authorities” and that it is “working to find a solution” that will allow the match to go ahead.
Belarusian Football Federation's response
The Belarusian Football Federation has said that it is “very disappointed” by the decision and that it is “considering its options”.
The federation has not said what options it is considering, but it is possible that it could appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Possible implications
The decision by the Polish authorities could have a number of implications.
It could lead to the match being canceled or postponed.
It could also lead to UEFA taking action against Poland, such as imposing a ban on the country hosting matches.
The decision could also further damage relations between Poland and Belarus.