Ukraine to boycott all UEFA competitions featuring Russian teams
1 year, 2 months ago

Ukraine to boycott all UEFA competitions featuring Russian teams

The Hindu  

Ukrainian football teams will boycott all competitions featuring Russian sides, its federation said on Wednesday in response to UEFA re-admitting Russia’s youth team to international competitions. “The UAF confirms that it will not take part in any competitions involving Russian teams,” it said. European football’s governing body swiftly barred all Russian teams from competitions last year in response to Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine, but eased the ban by readmitting Russia’s national under-17 team on Tuesday. Ukraine’s Shakhtar Donetsk to play home Champions League games in Germany this season “The Ukrainian Association of Football strongly condemns the decision by UEFA to return U-17 teams from Russia to international competitions,” the UAF said in a statement late Tuesday.

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Euro 2024: UEFA wants to keep Russian flags at bay for Ukraine’s opening game
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: UEFA wants to keep Russian flags at bay for Ukraine’s opening game

The Hindu  

UEFA wants to keep Russian flags out of the stadium when Ukraine plays its first European Championship game Monday after some were displayed in the stands at other matches. UEFA said security staff will try to intercept and remove Russian flags from being displayed at the Munich stadium where Ukraine plays Romania on Monday afternoon in the Euro 2024 group …

UEFA wants to keep Russian flags out of stadium for Ukraine’s opening game at Euro 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

UEFA wants to keep Russian flags out of stadium for Ukraine’s opening game at Euro 2024

The Hindu  

The Union of European Football Associations wants to keep Russian flags out of the stadium when Ukraine plays its first European Championship game on June 17 after some were displayed in the stands at other matches. UEFA said security staff will try to intercept and remove Russian flags from being displayed at the Munich stadium where Ukraine plays Romania on …

UEFA wants to keep Russian flags out of stadium for Ukraine’s opening game at Euro 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

UEFA wants to keep Russian flags out of stadium for Ukraine’s opening game at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

MUNICH, Germany — UEFA wants to keep Russian flags out of the stadium when Ukraine plays its first European Championship game Monday after some were displayed in the stands at other matches. UEFA said security staff will try to intercept and remove Russian flags from being displayed at the Munich stadium where Ukraine plays Romania on Monday afternoon in the …

Uefa refuses to throw Israel out of European football despite Middle East protests
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uefa refuses to throw Israel out of European football despite Middle East protests

The Telegraph  

Uefa has “no intention” of throwing Israel out of the European Championship over the country’s response to the October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks there. The governing body’s general secretary, Theodore Theodoridis, ruled out imposing a ban on the country after a group of Middle East football associations called for it to be banished from the world game amid the ongoing …

Russian teams won’t play in U17 Euros qualifying after UEFA fails to make new policy work
1 year, 2 months ago

Russian teams won’t play in U17 Euros qualifying after UEFA fails to make new policy work

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — Russia will not be allowed to take part in qualifying for the Under-17 European Championship this month after all, European soccer body UEFA said Tuesday after being unable to make its preferred new policy work. UEFA had surprisingly eased its policy that all Russian national and club teams be excluded from international competitions, which has been in …

Commentary: As Russia continues to kill and maim in Ukraine, FIFA and UEFA look the other way
1 year, 2 months ago

Commentary: As Russia continues to kill and maim in Ukraine, FIFA and UEFA look the other way

LA Times  

FIFA, global soccer’s governing body and arguably the most powerful sports organization in the world, announced this week it was lifting a ban that kept Russian teams from participating in international competitions, clearing the way for the country’s men’s and women’s teams to take part in their respective U-17 World Cups. In some ways UEFA may have forced FIFA’s hand …

FIFA set to approve reintegration of Russian youth football teams return to competition amid Ukraine war: Reports
1 year, 2 months ago

FIFA set to approve reintegration of Russian youth football teams return to competition amid Ukraine war: Reports

The Hindu  

FIFA is set to approve the reintegration of Russian youth teams into under-17 competitions and ease a total international ban on the country, amid the war in Ukraine. FIFA’s 37-member ruling body, including nine from UEFA, will be meeting eight days after the European football body provoked a rare split among its own executive committee, and member federations by welcoming …

UEFA’s invites scrutiny over relaxing international ban on Russia
1 year, 2 months ago

UEFA’s invites scrutiny over relaxing international ban on Russia

The Hindu  

A reputation built over decades that European football body UEFA is the good guy compared to FIFA as a cartoon caricature villain is being tested in this tough season for off-field politics. A UEFA statement Tuesday quoted Čeferin saying Russian men’s and women’s teams stay excluded until the war is over but that by banning children “we directly discriminate against …

As UEFA works on return for Russian youth teams, Ukraine promises boycott and urges others to join
1 year, 2 months ago

As UEFA works on return for Russian youth teams, Ukraine promises boycott and urges others to join

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The Ukraine soccer federation said it will boycott any European youth competition that includes Russia and urged other countries to refuse to play against Russian teams as UEFA works on easing a blanket ban imposed since the war started. Ukraine soccer officials also urged other UEFA member countries late Tuesday to refuse to play Russia, a stance that …

England won’t play Russian youth teams despite UEFA reinstatement, says FA
1 year, 2 months ago

England won’t play Russian youth teams despite UEFA reinstatement, says FA

The Hindu  

England’s youth teams will not play against Russia, the Football Association said on Tuesday, after UEFA announced plans to reinstate Russia’s Under-17 sides to European competition for the first time since the country’s invasion of Ukraine. RELATED | UEFA moves toward partially reintegrating Russian teams, match officials into European football UEFA also cancelled its partnership with Russian energy company Gazprom. …

UEFA moves toward partially reintegrating Russian teams, match officials into European football
1 year, 2 months ago

UEFA moves toward partially reintegrating Russian teams, match officials into European football

The Hindu  

UEFA made two moves toward partially reintegrating Russia into European football on Tuesday despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. UEFA said it was “aware that children should not be punished for actions whose responsibility lies exclusively with adults and is firmly convinced that football should never give up sending messages of peace and hope.” The UEFA executive committee decision was …

UEFA moves toward partially reintegrating Russian teams and match officials into European soccer
1 year, 2 months ago

UEFA moves toward partially reintegrating Russian teams and match officials into European soccer

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — UEFA made two moves toward partially reintegrating Russia into European soccer on Tuesday despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. UEFA said it was “aware that children should not be punished for actions whose responsibility lies exclusively with adults and is firmly convinced that football should never give up sending messages of peace and hope.” The UEFA executive …

Russia says will not boycott 2024 Paris Olympics
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia says will not boycott 2024 Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Russia’s Olympic Committee has said Moscow would not be boycotting the 2024 Olympics in Paris and every Russian athlete was free to choose whether or not to take part under a neutral banner. “Boycotting the Games leads to nowhere,” Russian Olympic Committee President Stanislav Pozdnyakov said in a briefing Thursday. Despite the ongoing conflict, the International Olympic Committee has recommended …

Ukraine eases its sports boycott policy to compete against some Russians ahead of Olympics
1 year, 4 months ago

Ukraine eases its sports boycott policy to compete against some Russians ahead of Olympics

The Hindu  

More Ukrainian athletes could be competing against Russian opponents in Olympic qualifying events after a change in policy. Ukraine’s government signaled it will no longer bar its athletes from competing against Russians who are taking part in sporting events as “neutral athletes,” a significant easing of its boycott policy a year before the Paris Olympics. The IOC favors allowing Russians …

Ukraine eases its sports boycott policy to compete against some Russians ahead of Olympics
1 year, 4 months ago

Ukraine eases its sports boycott policy to compete against some Russians ahead of Olympics

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — More Ukrainian athletes could be competing against Russian opponents in Olympic qualifying events after a change in policy. Ukraine’s government signaled it will no longer bar its athletes from competing against Russians who are taking part in sporting events as “neutral athletes,” a significant easing of its boycott policy a year before the Paris Olympics. The IOC …

Ukraine set to boycott judo worlds after Russians allowed
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine set to boycott judo worlds after Russians allowed

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Ukraine is set to boycott the world judo championships next week after the International Judo Federation signaled it will allow Russian and Belarusian competitors to enter the event, a key Olympic qualifier. Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported Sunday that a boycott was planned, citing national team judo coach Vitaliy Dubrova, though he added lobbying efforts would also …

Ukraine confirms it will play on in Euro 2024 qualifiers
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine confirms it will play on in Euro 2024 qualifiers

The Hindu  

Ukraine will continue playing Euro 2024 qualifying matches despite a government ban on Ukrainian national teams taking part in competitions involving athletes from Russia and Belarus, the country said on Monday. Kyiv imposed the ban, which covers Olympic, non-Olympic and Paralympic events, over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and the use of neighbouring Belarus as a staging post for the invasion. …

IOC opposes Ukraine sanctions on sport governing bodies
1 year, 8 months ago

IOC opposes Ukraine sanctions on sport governing bodies

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday that it would oppose a move by the Ukrainian government to strip national sports governing bodies of their national status if their athletes compete against Russians or Belarusians. The IOC sanctioned Russia and Belarus after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 but last week said it recommended allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes …

UEFA chief says ‘very hard’ to lift Russia ban until war ends
1 year, 8 months ago

UEFA chief says ‘very hard’ to lift Russia ban until war ends

Al Jazeera  

European football’s governing body has banned Russian teams from its competitions following the invasion of Ukraine. Re-elected UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin says it would be very difficult to lift Russia’s suspension from the European football governing body’s competitions until the war in Ukraine ends. “My personal opinion is: that, until the war stops, it will be very hard for us …

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians

The Hindu  

The Ukrainian government is looking to block its athletes from sports competitions, particularly qualifying events for next year’s Paris Olympics, which readmit Russian athletes. The International Olympic Committee recommended on Tuesday that sports federations allow Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutral athletes without national symbols. There was no clarification on how Ukraine’s approach might affect tennis, where individual Russians …

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian government is looking to block its athletes from sports competitions, particularly qualifying events for next year’s Paris Olympics, which readmit Russian athletes. The International Olympic Committee recommended Tuesday that sports federations allow Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutral athletes without national symbols. There was no clarification on how Ukraine’s approach might affect tennis, where …

Ukraine says athletes not allowed to compete against Russians in Paris Olympics qualifiers
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine says athletes not allowed to compete against Russians in Paris Olympics qualifiers

ABC  

Ukrainian athletes will not be allowed to take part in qualifying events for the 2024 Paris Olympics if they have to compete against Russians, the country's government has said. Key points: The IOC issued recommendations for the gradual return to international competition for Russian and Belarusian athletes as neutrals Athletes from the two countries have been banned from most elite …

Ukraine joins Boxing World Championship boycott over Russian, Belarusian inclusion
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine joins Boxing World Championship boycott over Russian, Belarusian inclusion

The Hindu  

Ukraine’s boxing federation has joined a growing boycott of the amateur world championships over the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian boxers, who have been allowed to compete with national flags and anthems. FBU vice president Oleg Ilchenko told public broadcaster Suspline on Wednesday that its boxers would not compete in this year’s men’s and women’s championships, which will be held …

Ukraine latest nation to boycott Women’s World Boxing Championship in India
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine latest nation to boycott Women’s World Boxing Championship in India

Firstpost  

Ukraine has become the latest nation to boycott the 2023 Women’s World Boxing Championship which is slated to take place in New Delhi from 15-31 March. Ukraine’s boxing federation decided to boycott the world event in India in protest to International Boxing Association’s decision to include Russian and Belarusian boxers, who will be allowed to compete with national flags and …

Ukraine pushes to exclude Russia from 2024 Paris Olympics
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine pushes to exclude Russia from 2024 Paris Olympics

Firstpost  

Kyiv: With next year’s Paris Olympics on the horizon and Russia’s invasion looking more like a prolonged conflict, Ukraine’s sports minister on Friday renewed a threat to boycott the games if Russia and Belarus are allowed to compete and said Kyiv would lobby other nations to join. Huttsait added: “As a last option, but I note that this is my …

Latvia threatens Olympic boycott if Russians compete
1 year, 10 months ago

Latvia threatens Olympic boycott if Russians compete

Associated Press  

RIGA, Latvia — Latvia has threatened to boycott next year’s Paris Olympics if Russian athletes are allowed to take part during the war in Ukraine and is calling on other countries to form a coalition to pressure international sports bodies. It marks a rare challenge from within the sports world to the International Olympic Committee, which wants to let competitors …

Latvia considers Olympic boycott if Russians compete
1 year, 10 months ago

Latvia considers Olympic boycott if Russians compete

The Hindu  

Latvia will consider boycotting next year’s Paris Olympics if athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus are allowed to take part after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While various governments in Europe, including Latvia, have condemned the International Olympic Committee’s push to allow Russians and Belarusians to compete, and Ukraine has threatened to boycott the Games, the response from the national …

Ukraine warns it may boycott 2024 Olympics if Russians take part
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine warns it may boycott 2024 Olympics if Russians take part

Al Jazeera  

The International Olympic Committee has said it will ‘explore a pathway’ for Russian and Belarusian athletes to take part in the Paris Games. Vadim Guttsait’s said on Thursday that as long as there is a “war in Ukraine, Russian and Belarusian athletes should not be in international competitions”. Guttsait’s comments came after the International Olympic Committee said it would “explore …

UEFA moves to keep Ukrainian, Belarusian football teams apart
2 years, 6 months ago

UEFA moves to keep Ukrainian, Belarusian football teams apart

Al Jazeera  

UEFA took decision to ensure the smooth running of football competitions and the safety and security of teams. Football teams from Belarus and Ukraine will be prevented from being drawn against each other in any UEFA competitions, the executive committee of European football’s governing body said. “The UEFA Executive Committee will remain on standby to convene further meetings to reassess …

Top Russian clubs file appeal at CAS against exclusion from UEFA competitions
2 years, 7 months ago

Top Russian clubs file appeal at CAS against exclusion from UEFA competitions

Firstpost  

Zenit St Petersburg, Dynamo Moscow, Sochi and CSKA Moscow would have all qualified for the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League, but have been banned due to Russia’s war on Ukraine. UEFA banned Russian clubs from its competitions in a package of sanctions announced 2 May, which also excluded Russia’s women’s national team from this year’s European …

UEFA bans Russia from more European competitions
2 years, 7 months ago

UEFA bans Russia from more European competitions

Al Jazeera  

Russia banned from taking part in Women’s Euro 2022 and club sides banned from next season’s Champions League. UEFA has banned Russia from the Women’s European Championship in July and from participating in qualifying for next year’s World Cup following the country’s invasion of Ukraine, European football’s governing body has said. They will join the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland in …

Ukrainian club chief calls for removal of Russia from FIFA
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukrainian club chief calls for removal of Russia from FIFA

The Hindu  

The head of one of Ukraine's top football clubs has called for Russia's football federation to be removed from FIFA and UEFA membership. Serhiy Palkin, CEO of Shakhtar Donetsk, winners of four of the last five Ukrainian championships, told Reuters that Russia should be removed from sports organisations in the same manner as apartheid-era South Africa. "I would like to …

Emotional RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff backs UEFA ban of Russian teams
2 years, 9 months ago

Emotional RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff backs UEFA ban of Russian teams

Firstpost  

On Monday, European football’s governing body UEFA excluded Russian teams from it’s competitions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff has welcomed UEFA’s decision to ban Russian teams and questioned whether professional football should carry on following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “These are questions that we could all again ask ourselves.” On Monday, European football’s governing body …

Russia facing sports isolation over invasion of Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia facing sports isolation over invasion of Ukraine

Associated Press  

GENEVA — International sports bodies moved to further isolate Russia on Monday for its invasion of Ukraine and pushed Moscow closer to becoming a pariah on the playing field. World Rugby’s executive committee banned Russia and Belarus from all international rugby and cross-border club rugby activities, saying it condemned “Russia’s aggressive invasion of Ukraine and the facilitation of this action …

FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international football after home game ban
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international football after home game ban

ABC  

FIFA and UEFA have suspended Russia's national teams from international football until further notice due to the country's invasion of Ukraine. Key points: FIFA was criticised for initially only saying Russia could not play home games and would play under the banner "Football Union of Russia" UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson applauded FIFA and UEFA's move to ban Russian teams …

Russia banned by Fifa and Uefa from all international football competitions
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia banned by Fifa and Uefa from all international football competitions

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fifa have confirmed the suspension of Russia’s national …

FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from International football
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from International football

The Hindu  

Russian teams were suspended Monday from all international soccer, including qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup, as Moscow was pushed toward pariah status in sports for its invasion of Ukraine. World soccer body FIFA and European authority UEFA banned Russian national and clubs teams from their competitions “until further notice.” Russia’s men’s national team had been scheduled to play …

FIFA set to suspend Russia from internationals - source
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA set to suspend Russia from internationals - source

The Hindu  

FIFA is set to suspend Russia's national teams from international football until further notice due to the country's invasion of Ukraine, a source with knowledge of the discussions told Reuters on Monday. European governing body UEFA is due to hold a meeting at 1800 CET on Monday to decide on several issues relating to Russian football. The suspension would cover …

FIFA bans Russian flag, anthem at matches over Ukraine invasion
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA bans Russian flag, anthem at matches over Ukraine invasion

Al Jazeera  

European nations say FIFA’s measures are inadequate, call for Russia to be expelled from World Cup. FIFA, who condemned the “use of force by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine”, said that no international football matches will be played in Russia, and the country’s flag and anthem will be banned from any of their matches abroad. The global governing body …

FIFA and UEFA suspend all Russian international and club teams from competitions
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA and UEFA suspend all Russian international and club teams from competitions

CNN  

CNN — FIFA and UEFA have suspended all Russian international and club teams from their competitions “until further notice,” the governing bodies announced in a joint statement on Monday. World football’s governing body, FIFA, and European football’s governing body, UEFA, said that both organizations’ presidents – Gianni Infantino and Aleksander Čeferin – “hope that the situation in Ukraine will improve …

FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international football
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international football

Al Jazeera  

FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia’s national and club teams from all international football competitions after backlash over President Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia has been expelled from the 2022 World Cup and its teams suspended from all international football competitions “until further notice” after President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, FIFA announced in a joint statement with UEFA on Monday. …

Liz Truss calls for English clubs to boycott Champions League final over Russia-Ukraine crisis
2 years, 10 months ago

Liz Truss calls for English clubs to boycott Champions League final over Russia-Ukraine crisis

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Foreign secretary Liz Truss has called on English …

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