Tag: neutral venue
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Introduction Why was Belarus v. Scotland played behind closed doors? UEFA mandated that Belarus could no longer host matches in its own country due to its government’s support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As a result, Belarusian national and club teams must play in neutral venues—and without fans—for security and sanction reasons . …
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Introduction The match was not played in Belarus or Scotland. Instead, it was held at the ZTE Arena in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. UEFA imposed sanctions on Belarus due to its involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, so their “home” games are staged at neutral venues behind closed doors . The ZTE Arena is the home ground…
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Introduction Belarus vs Scotland Behind Closed Doors Special Details Belarus vs Scotland Behind Closed Doors The Belarus vs Scotland football confrontation has always been a matter of international concern, however, the recent game has a different twist to it. This gave it one of the most discussed international games of the year, with…