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UEFA Warn Ukraine Over Euro2012

Hasan Saiyid, January 28 2011,
UEFA have told Ukraine to ensure that there is no government interference in the country's footballing setup or risk losing hosting rights to Euro2012.
UEFA have issued an ostensibly stark warning to Ukraine over governmental interference in footballing matters. Ukraine could be suspended and see their status as co-hosts of Euro2012 taken away if they do not take appropriate measures by February 4th.

Secretary general Gianni Infantino explained the issue in broad terms, characterizing it as "political interference in the running of Ukrainian football."

Threats of this type rarely materialize. There have been many instances over the years where FIFA and UEFA have threatened similar action, but normally countries satisfy the criteria of separating government and sport by the deadline.

However, if Ukraine does fail to meet the deadline, then the participation of Shakhtar Dontesk in the Champions League would be disallowed as well, which would mean Roma would automatically qualify for the quarter-finals.

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