Matwij Bidny

Matwij Bidny is the Ukrainian Minister of Youth and Sports, known for his outspoken criticism of FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding the potential return of Russian teams to international competitions. In response to Infantino's remarks suggesting the lifting of bans on Russian teams, Bidny described the statements as 'irresponsible' and emphasized that the exclusion of Russian teams should continue as long as the war in Ukraine persists.