The Ukrainian Soccer Affiliation (UAF) has moved to punish Anatoliy Tymoshchuk for his silence on Russia’s invasion and his resolution to proceed working for Zenit St Petersburg.
Tymoshchuk is Ukraine’s most-capped participant with 144 appearances and was the captain of his nationwide facet for 4 years earlier than he retired in 2016.
The 42-year-old, who beat Andriy Shevchenko in a nationwide ballot to be named Ukraine’s greatest-ever participant in 2011, is at the moment the assistant coach at Russian membership Zenit.
Tymoshchuk has confronted heavy criticism for his resolution to not communicate out in opposition to Russia’s assault on Ukraine, whereas he has additionally remained in his submit with Zenit, regardless of the battle in his homeland.
Final week, Atalanta’s Ukrainian midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi hit out at Tymoshchuk, claiming that he has erased his legacy.
‘I don’t learn about Tymoshchuk, it's essential ask him. Onerous to remark however it’s bizarre (why he hasn’t) – I believe it’s not proper,’ Malinovskyi wrote on Twitter.
‘It’s 100% the case that he’s now not (or ever can be) a legend of Ukraine soccer.
‘His earlier achievements have been forgotten.’
The UAF has now concluded that Tymoshchuk has violated its Code of Ethics and Honest Play laws and has ‘broken the picture of Ukrainian soccer’.
The UAF has known as for Tymoshchuk to be stripped of his UEFA Professional teaching licence, which he obtained in Ukraine.
The governing physique has additionally requested that Tymoshchuk is to be stripped of all league and cup medals which he received in Ukraine, which incorporates three league titles with Shakhtar Donetsk, three Ukrainian Cups and the Ukrainian Tremendous Cup.
The UAF additionally desires to strip Tymoshchuk of his 144 caps and has requested that his state awards and honorary titles are taken away.
An announcement from the UAF learn: ‘For the reason that starting of Russia’s army aggression in opposition to Ukraine, Tymoschuk AA, the previous captain of the Ukrainian nationwide staff, not solely didn't make any public statements on this regard, but in addition didn't cease his cooperation with the membership of the aggressor.
‘At a time when his former membership, Bayern Munich, are publishing statements and holding rallies in assist of Ukraine, AA Tymoschuk continues to stay silent and work for the aggressor’s membership.
‘By making this acutely aware selection, AA Tymoschuk damages the picture of Ukrainian soccer and violates Clause 1.4. Half 1 of Artwork. 4 of the Code of Ethics and Honest Play UAF.’
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