"The Ukrainian Premier League received a report on the decision of the Appeals Committee of the FFU, with which FC Olympic and six former football players of the club were imposed sanctions for participating in match-fixing matches in youth competitions".

"UPL unconditionally confirms its full support and assistance in the fight against match-fixing and emphasizes respect for the principle of zero tolerance to this negative phenomenon. Ukrainian football should be clean, and all those who participated in match fixing should be held accountable. ".

"At the same time, the UPL takes the position that the fight against match-fixing and the corresponding legal proceedings should be carried out with full and unconditional respect for all rights and guarantees granted to all parties and participants in the process by the existing legislative and regulatory documents. Only strict adherence to all existing rules and procedures will ensure the credibility of the fight against match-fixing, its consistency and efficiency ".

In accordance with Article 39 and h.

4 of Article 76 of the FFU Disciplinary Rules, the decision of the FFU Appeals Committee does not enter into force before the expiration of its appeal to the Sports Arbitration Court of the City of Lausanne, which is 21 days after the parties received the decision.

Earlier, Baranka said that for four years in 37 matches of the Olympic teams there were suspicious movements of coefficients.

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