FIFA has responded to the UAF's letter concerning the show of a map of Ukraine with out Crimea on the 2026 World Cup draw. The group acknowledged the error, defined the actions of a third-party contractor, and promised to forestall this from occurring sooner or later.
FIFA has responded to a letter from the Ukrainian Soccer Affiliation concerning an unacceptable mistake within the depiction of the map of Ukraine with out Crimea through the draw for the 2026 World Cup, the UAF reported, UNN writes.
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"FIFA has responded to a letter from the Ukrainian Soccer Affiliation, which was despatched to FIFA Secretary Basic Matthias Grafström and UEFA Secretary Basic Theodor Theodoridis concerning an unacceptable error within the picture of the map of Ukraine through the broadcast of the draw for the European qualification for the 2026 World Cup," the UAF mentioned.
"We acknowledge receipt of your letter dated December 13, 2024 and wish to thanks for drawing our consideration to this subject. Now we have deep respect for the considerations expressed by the Ukrainian Soccer Affiliation and perceive the sensitivity of this subject," the letter, signed by Elkhan Mammadov, Head of FIFA Member Associations, reads.
"The infographic map in query was developed by a 3rd occasion, an exterior service supplier. Upon discovering the difficulty, we instantly took steps to resolve the state of affairs, together with taking steps to take away the picture from circulation. As well as, we’re conducting an inner evaluation to make sure that such errors don’t recur sooner or later," the letter reads.
"We’re absolutely conscious of the sensitivity of this subject, and though the incident was unintentional, we sincerely remorse any ethical hurt it might have brought about and admire your understanding in return as we work responsibly to resolve this case," the letter reads.
FIFA known as totally free contact with them "if additional clarification is required" or if there’s a want to debate this subject additional.
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