Several member states came out on Wednesday against the idea of taking action against Russia’s high-profile sports events, such as its hosting of the 2018 World Cup, describing it as unrealistic at this stage.
The EU’s executive Commission said in a statement that it offered proposals to the 28 member states to complement sanctions and center on “access to capital markets, defense, dual use goods, and sensitive technologies.”
Soccer governing bodies FIFA and UEFA have both declined to punish Russia despite apparent breaches of their rules in recent weeks, including the Russian Football Union’s attempt to integrate clubs from Crimea, which Moscow …read more
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
