How Victor Moses is affected by New rule in Russia

FIFA is set to allow clubs in the Russian Premier League to suspend the contracts of just over 100 players, including Victor Moses.

 

The former Nigerian winger is one of 109 foreign players currently registered with Russian Premier League sides that are set to be allowed to suspend their deals.

It is reported that FIFA will allow these players to temporarily move to new clubs, until June 30.

FIFPro and the World Leagues Forum had called for the change to be a permanent one, but FIFA is understood to announce players must return to their Russian clubs by June 30.

 

The former Chelsea star, Moses is just one of the players set to be impacted by the decision, having joined Spartak Moscow permanently from Chelsea last summer.

 

Russian clubs are currently allowed a maximum of eight foreign players within their squad, with Brazil the biggest contributor of foreign talent with 13 players.

 

Krasnodar announced last week that foreign players and staff can suspend their contracts, with all eight of their foreign stars taking up the option.

 

Former Norwich City manager Daniel Farke stepped down from his role as Krasnodar boss in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine before he had taken charge of his first match.

FIFA has already banned Russia from international football in response to the country's military operation in Ukraine. This means that the national team will currently not be allowed to take part in the play-offs for the World Cup later this month.

FIFA, UEFA Suspend Russia From All Competitions Over Ukraine Invasion

On Monday, February 24th, 2022, FIFA and UEFA jointly announced the suspension of Russia from international football until further notice.

The move comes after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended that all Russian and Belarussian athletes be banned from international events following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

FIFA and UEFA have decided together that all Russian teams, whether national representative teams or club teams, shall be suspended from participation in both FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice.

These decisions were adopted by the Bureau of the FIFA Council and the Executive Committee of UEFA, respectively the highest decision-making bodies of both institutions on such urgent matters.

Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich steps back following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Due to the war between Russia and Ukraine, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich announced on the 26th of February 2022, that he is handing over the reins of the club to the "trustees of Chelsea’s charitable Foundation".

The Foundation Trustees would include Bruce Buck, John Devine, Emma Hayes, Piara Power, Paul Ramos, and Sir Hugh Robertson

 

The Russian billionaire will remain Chelsea's owner having invested over £1billion into the Stamford Bridge club since buying it in 2003.  He will not be asking the club to repay the loans it owes him, meaning the long-term future of the club remains secure.

 

His statement which was via Chelsea's official website read: "During my nearly 20-year ownership of Chelsea FC, I have always viewed my role as a custodian of the Club, whose job it is ensuring that we are as successful as we can be today, as well as build for the future, while also playing a positive role in our communities.

 

"I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. I remain committed to these values.

"That is why I am today giving trustees of Chelsea’s charitable Foundation the stewardship and care of Chelsea FC.

"I believe that currently, they are in the best position to look after the interests of the Club, players, staff, and fans."

Abramovich's decision to step back comes after several MPs made it clear they thought the Chelsea owner shouldn't be in charge of the European champions due to his alleged links to Vladimir Putin.

 

Labour MP Chris Bryant said on Friday that Abramovich's assets should be seized by the UK over allegations from a leaked 2019 Home Office document.

 

Bryant told the Commons: “I’ve got hold of a leaked document from 2019, from the Home Office, which says in relation to Mr. Abramovich: ‘As part of HMG’s [Her Majesty’s government] Russia strategy aimed at targeting illicit finance and malign activity, Abramovich remains of interest to HMG due to his links to the Russian state and his public association with corrupt activity and practices."