MOKVA, Mar 2, Andrey Senchenko. Superimposed on Russian teams and football clubs The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) sanctions do not apply to match officials, including Russian referees, however, at present, referees from Russia will not be appointed to games of tournaments under the auspices of UEFA, the department said. On Monday, UEFA published a joint with the International Federation football (FIFA) statement according to which Russian teams and clubs are suspended from participation in all international competitions for an indefinite period. «The suspension, which was announced on Monday, applies to Russian teams and clubs, but not to match officials. But given the current circumstances and difficulties with the departure of Russians abroad, match officials from Russia are currently not appointed to the games of tournaments under the auspices of UEFA.
