Sheriff’s base is in Transnistria, a breakaway area not recognised internationally, and, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, UEFA made the choice that matches of their competitions shouldn’t be staged there.
“In mild of the large-scale army escalation ensuing within the invasion of the Ukrainian territory by the Russian military, the UEFA govt committee has right this moment determined that no UEFA competitors match shall be performed within the area of Transnistria, in Moldova, till additional discover,” mentioned a press release, launched in June.
“FC Sheriff Tiraspol have been invited to suggest another venue/stadium outdoors the area of Transnistria for its dwelling matches in UEFA membership competitions for so long as the prohibition to play within the area stays in power.”
