The International Football Federation (FIFA) has extended the special position of legionnaires in the championships of Ukraine and Russia against the background of military aggression of the Russian Federation.

Until June 30, there was a rule allowing legionnaires from both countries to suspend contracts. This permit has now been extended until June 30, 2023. It applies to players and coaches..

FIFA believes that this innovation allows foreigners to leave Russian football without any problems, as well as legionnaires in Ukraine to continue their careers against the backdrop of problems experienced by clubs in the country.

In addition, underage players who became refugees with their parents will be able to move to foreign clubs, bypassing the ban on international transfers of players under 18 years of age..

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Earlier it was reported that all Russian clubs and the Russian national team were removed from the football simulator FIFA 22.