UEFA comments on the refusal of Russian referees to kneel

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) commented on the refusal of the team of Russian referees to kneel before the return match of the 1/8 finals of the Champions League between Manchester City and Borussia Mönchengladbach. Representatives of the organization are quoted by RIA Novosti.

UEFA said that the judges will not receive disciplinary action for unwillingness to participate in the action. “Players, coaches and match officials decide for themselves whether they want to kneel or not,” they stressed.