RPL and RFU made a statement about the decision on the contracts of legionnaires

MOSCOW, June 24 The Russian Football Union (RFU) and the Russian Premier League (RPL) issued a joint statement regarding the decision of the International Football Federation (FIFA) to extend until June 2023 the permission to suspend contracts with Russian clubs for foreign players and coaches.» The Russian Football Union, the Russian Premier League and professional clubs in Russia condemn this decision and categorically disagree with it. FIFA has repeatedly declared that sport should remain out of politics, but the position of the organization clearly contradicts this. We believe that the decision to suspend contracts is contrary to the FIFA statutes, is discriminatory and was taken against one of the members of the football family in the absence his fault,» the statement published on the official website of the RPL said. «There were no preliminary consultations and discussions by FIFA representatives with us s. The decision completely destroys the principles of contractual stability and the integrity of the competition. It has been openly stated that players and coaches now have the right not to respect contractual obligations.