On the other hand, UEFA President Michel Platini said he was "deeply saddened" by what had happened, adding: "Football is supposed to bring people together and our game should not be mixed with politics of any kind.
Nga ana tjetër, presidenti i UEFAs, Michel Platini se ishte "thellësisht i trishtuar" nga ajo që ndodhi, duke shtuar: "Futbolli supozohet t'i bashkojë njerëzit dhe loja jonë nuk duhet të ngatërrohet me asnjë lloj politike.