MOSCOW, April 29. The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) will join the campaign of English clubs and football organizations on social networks to combat discrimination on the Internet, according to the UEFA website. As noted in the message, UEFA will remain silent at its sites from 17:00 Moscow time on Friday. The aim of the online boycott is to show solidarity in the fight against online abuse, it will last until 1:59 am Moscow time on Tuesday. «There have been cases of abuse both on the pitch and on social media. This is unacceptable and must be stopped with the help of state and legislative authorities. and social media giants. Allowing the culture of hatred to grow with impunity is dangerous, very dangerous not only for football, but also for society as a whole, «said UEFA head Alexander Čeferin.» That’s why we support this initiative. It’s time for football to take a position, and I was impressed by the solidarity shown by players, clubs and stakeholders, «he added.
