UEFA Overturns Armenian Player's Ban Following Euro 2026 Match Against Ukraine

Denis Nivedrov's Suspension Overturned

According to Главком: UEFA has revised its disciplinary decision concerning Armenian futsal player Denis Nivedrov following a Euro 2026 match against Ukraine. Initially handed a one-match suspension, Nivedrov's ban was appealed by the Armenian side. UEFA's appeals committee granted the appeal, converting the suspension to a one-match conditional ban and a one-year probationary period. The appeal lodged by the Ukrainian Football Association (UAF) was rejected. Futsal, the fast-paced indoor version of football, is governed by UEFA with similar disciplinary procedures.

According to Article 37 of UEFA's Disciplinary Regulations, the UAF did not have the right to challenge this decision, as it was not directly affected by it.

Ukraine's First Victory at Euro 2026

In a separate development, the Ukrainian futsal team secured its first victory at Euro 2026, defeating Lithuania with a score of 4:1. The match saw four goals for Ukraine:

• Ihor Cherniavskyi opened the scoring in the 7th minute;
• Vladyslav Pervieiev doubled the lead in the 13th minute;
• A third goal was scored in the 23rd minute following actions by goalkeeper Oleksandr Sukhov and a pass to Ihor Korsun;
• Daniil Abakshin scored the fourth goal in the 33rd minute.

Lithuania managed to respond only in the 36th minute, with Volodymyr Derendiaiev scoring a goal against Ukraine.

These events highlight the ongoing drama of the tournament. The successful appeal for Nivedrov underscores UEFA's disciplinary review process, while Ukraine's decisive win provides crucial momentum for their campaign in a highly competitive group stage.