reported on March 2, Beijing time that in the European play-offs of the World Cup, Ukraine will play against Scotland in the first round, and the other two teams in the same group are Wales and Austria . In an interview with Italy's "Whole Market", Baranka, chairman of the Ethics Committee of the Ukrainian Football Association, said that FIFA should allow Ukraine to go directly to the Qatar World Cup.
"Football is closely related to politics. What I want to say is that FIFA can send a very clear and important signal by giving Ukraine a direct access to the World Cup." Barranka said, "I may be a little excited. I know there is no legal basis, but I don't think it will be opposed by other countries. This will bring incredible encouragement to the Ukrainian people, and at the same time give them an expectation that Ukraine will still have a football team that can represent the country before at least December."
Barranka said that the Ukrainian internationals cannot be in the mood to play the playoffs: "I have to make up for it." It is impossible to make up for Ukraine to play the playoffs as planned, both physical and mental. In terms of logistics, under the current circumstances, it is impossible for Ukraine to go to Scotland to participate in the competition at the end of March. "
" I want to reiterate that directly allowing Ukraine to advance to the World Cup will send a very strong signal to the Ukrainian people and give them strong energy. We have seen a point during the epidemic, that is, football can also play an important role in tragedy ." Baranka finally said, "The suspension of Russia is very necessary, and it is also important to cut off cooperation with Gazprom. In my opinion, Russia is likely not expecting this result."