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Shakhtar Executives Slam Infantino Over Russia's FIFA Re-entry

2/26/2026

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Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin criticized Gianni Infantino for suggesting Russia could rejoin international football amid Ukraine's war.
Palkin urged Infantino to visit Ukraine to see the destruction firsthand.
Palkin said FIFA's Annex 7 cost Shakhtar €60 million in lost revenues.
Sporting director Dario Srna echoed the criticism.
Srna contrasted FIFA's stance with the positive assistance from UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin during the conflict.

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Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin criticized Gianni Infantino for suggesting Russia could rejoin international football amid Ukraine's war.
Palkin urged Infantino to visit Ukraine to see the destruction firsthand.
Palkin said FIFA's Annex 7 cost Shakhtar €60 million in lost revenues.
Sporting director Dario Srna echoed the criticism.
Srna contrasted FIFA's stance with the positive assistance from UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin during the conflict.