Russian Premier League side, Spartak Moscow has said it is “exceptionally disturbing” for UEFA to kick them out of the Europa League.

On Monday, FIFA and UEFA published a joint declaration, in which they suspended Russian clubs and nationwide groups from all football competitors until further notice.

This follows Russian President, Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine last week.

It also implies the guys’s nationwide group will not play in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, while its women’s group will likewise be barred from playing in this summer season’s European Championships in England.

UEFA confirmed Spartak Moscow’s suspension in the Europa League means German side RB Leipzig qualify to the quarter-finals without having to play.

Spartak launched a statement afterwards, in which they explained their efforts in Europe’s competition “have actually been nullified for reasons that are far outside the remit of sports.”

It included that: “We believe that sport, even in the most challenging times, must intend to construct bridges, and not burn them. We are required to follow a decision that we do not concur with.

“For now, we will focus on domestic competitions, and are anticipating a fast achievement of peace that everybody needs.”