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Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine Unite Against Belarus in Futsal

4/18/2025

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Lithuanian Football Federation President Edgaras Stankevicius declared that if Belarus secures a spot in the 2026 UEFA Futsal Championship, Lithuania will refuse to host the matches. In solidarity, Lithuania, Latvia, and Ukraine are poised to unite against Belarus' participation, especially as Latvia enforces a legal ban on Belarusian teams for backing Russia during the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

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Lithuanian Football Federation President Edgaras Stankevicius declared that if Belarus secures a spot in the 2026 UEFA Futsal Championship, Lithuania will refuse to host the matches. In solidarity, Lithuania, Latvia, and Ukraine are poised to unite against Belarus' participation, especially as Latvia enforces a legal ban on Belarusian teams for backing Russia during the ongoing Ukraine conflict.