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 said the national team would not compete as Russia but as the Football Union of Russia, and any ‘home’ games would be held with no fans on “neutral territory”. But Polish Football Association chief Cezary Kulesza criticised the FIFA stance and called for Russia to be expelled from the World Cup. England’s Football Association also said its national team would not play any matches against Russia “for the foreseeable future”.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Czechs ban all Russian athletes from local competitions
1 year, 5 months ago

Czechs ban all Russian athletes from local competitions

The Hindu  

The Czech government said late on Wednesday it had banned all athletes representing Russia from taking part in local competitions as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continued. The government said it banned “the participation of individual athletes and sports teams representing the Russian Federation in sports competitions and games organised on Czech soil”. The Czech Olympic Committee said earlier this …

Russia opts out of Central Asian football Championship
1 year, 7 months ago

Russia opts out of Central Asian football Championship

The Hindu  

The Russian football team, shorn of international competition due to the invasion of Ukraine, will not take part in the inaugural edition of the Central Asian Championship despite having been slated to. Russia had been invited but declined the invitation this week claiming it was due to a loaded fixture list despite having been barred by UEFA and FIFA from …

Ukraine bans its national teams from competing with Russians and Belarusians
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine bans its national teams from competing with Russians and Belarusians

ABC  

Ukraine has banned its national sports teams from competing in Olympic, non-Olympic and Paralympic events that include competitors from Russia and Belarus. Key points: The decision comes after the IOC allowed for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals Some Ukraine athletes have criticised the ban The decree was published on the Sports Ministry's website Thursday night The decision …

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 …

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 …

Australia supports other nations on Russia, Belarus athlete ban
1 year, 10 months ago

Australia supports other nations on Russia, Belarus athlete ban

The Hindu  

The Australian government said on Tuesday it was aligned with 34 other nations on the call for the International Olympic Committee to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from its competitions, despite not being marked as a signatory to the statement. “As long as these fundamental issues and the substantial lack of clarity and concrete detail on a workable ‘neutrality’ model …

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 …

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

Ukraine pushes to exclude Russia from 2024 Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — 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 …

IOC rejects ‘defamatory’ criticism from Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

IOC rejects ‘defamatory’ criticism from Ukraine

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee on Monday rejected fierce criticism from Ukrainian officials, who have accused it of promoting war after the body said Russians could potentially be given the opportunity to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. “They cannot serve as a basis for any constructive discussion.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who last week called for a campaign to keep …

Is Russia in the World Cup? The teams that did not qualify
2 years ago

Is Russia in the World Cup? The teams that did not qualify

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 World Cup 2022 in Qatar is well underway, …

Ukraine soccer body asks FIFA to remove Iran from World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Ukraine soccer body asks FIFA to remove Iran from World Cup

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian soccer federation urged FIFA on Monday to remove Iran from the World Cup next month, alleging human rights violations and supplying the Russian military with weapons. However, FIFA did not invoke its human rights pledge when it suspended Russian teams from international competitions — including the World Cup playoffs — within days of the invasion …

World Cup 2022: Shakhtar Donetsk urges FIFA to remove Iran and have Ukraine as replacement
2 years, 2 months ago

World Cup 2022: Shakhtar Donetsk urges FIFA to remove Iran and have Ukraine as replacement

The Hindu  

Shakhtar Donetsk, Ukraine’s top football club on Monday urged FIFA to remove Iran from the World Cup because of the country's alleged military support to the Russian invasion. The club’s chief executive Sergei Palkin accused Iran of “direct participation in terrorist attacks on Ukrainians,” suggesting his own country’s team should play in Qatar instead as a replacement. Football's world body …

Ukrainian club urges FIFA to remove Iran from World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Ukrainian club urges FIFA to remove Iran from World Cup

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Ukraine’s top soccer club on Monday urged FIFA to remove Iran from the World Cup because of the country’s alleged military support to the Russian invasion. Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin accused Iran of “direct participation in terrorist attacks on Ukrainians,” suggesting his own country’s team should play in Qatar instead as a replacement. Soccer’s world body …

Sergei Palkin calls on FIFA to replace Iran with Ukraine at Qatar World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Sergei Palkin calls on FIFA to replace Iran with Ukraine at Qatar World Cup

New York Times  

Iran defeated Wales in a big game with major ramifications for Group B. Gareth Bale said the loss was “difficult to take”. Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Sergei Palkin has called on FIFA to ban Iran from the World Cup this winter and instead allow Ukraine to participate at the tournament. Furthermore, a group of Iranian sports personalities have written a letter …

Exclusive: FIFA accused of ‘ignoring’ Ukraine and urged to scrap Russian TV deals
2 years, 2 months ago

Exclusive: FIFA accused of ‘ignoring’ Ukraine and urged to scrap Russian TV deals

New York Times  

Sergei Palkin, the chief executive of Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk, has accused FIFA of betraying his country’s war effort by maintaining lucrative television deals with Russian broadcasters and has called for the Russian Football Union to have its membership of football’s world governing body revoked. But I am telling you, 100 per cent, when FIFA allows Russia to have the …

Poland’s Lewandowski taking symbol of Ukraine to World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Poland’s Lewandowski taking symbol of Ukraine to World Cup

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Robert Lewandowski increased his support for Ukraine on Tuesday when the Poland captain pledged to take an armband in the country’s blue-yellow flag colors to the World Cup in November. The two-time FIFA world player of the year received his gift from Ukraine great Andriy Shevchenko at Poland’s national stadium in Warsaw. It was a pleasure to …

Isolated and in crisis – Russia’s war in Ukraine has damaged football at home too
2 years, 5 months ago

Isolated and in crisis – Russia’s war in Ukraine has damaged football at home too

New York Times  

The pretence was that this was a big day in Russian football. Zenit are the reigning champions “Most players don’t say anything, whether it’s their own prerogative or through the clubs,” says one source, speaking anonymously to The Athletic. “The main issue for clubs is FIFA’s decision to allow players to postpone their contracts,” Alexey Kirichek, a former head of …

West Urges Russia Removal From Sport Governing Boards
2 years, 5 months ago

West Urges Russia Removal From Sport Governing Boards

News 18  

Western powers on Tuesday called for international sport federations to remove state-affiliated Russians and Belarusians over the Ukraine invasion, after leading events already banned their athletes. In a joint statement, 35 nations from the West plus Japan and South Korea reiterated a March 8 call for no international sporting events to take place in Russia or Belarus and for their …

Football Union of Russia withdraws appeal over FIFA ban
2 years, 8 months ago

Football Union of Russia withdraws appeal over FIFA ban

The Hindu  

The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday said the Football Union of Russia had withdrawn its appeal against football's world governing body FIFA as well as the Polish, Swedish and Czech Republic Football Associations. FIFA and European governing body UEFA decided together that all Russian teams, whether national or club sides, would be suspended from participation in their competitions …

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 …

Russia loses bid to freeze ban from World Cup qualifying
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia loses bid to freeze ban from World Cup qualifying

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — Russia’s request to freeze a FIFA ban on its soccer teams ahead of next week’s World Cup qualifying playoffs was denied Friday. FIFA said the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed the Russian soccer federation’s bid for an urgent interim ruling to freeze the ban pending a full appeal, which could come within weeks. The CAS decision …

World chess body FIDE suspends Russia and Belarus from its official events
2 years, 9 months ago

World chess body FIDE suspends Russia and Belarus from its official events

Firstpost  

FIDE, however, said in individual tournaments of the World Championship cycle, players from these two countries can participate under the world body’s flag. Lausanne: World chess governing body FIDE on Wednesday suspended Russia and Belarus from all its tournaments until further notice due to the invasion of Ukraine, jeopardising the two countries’ participation in the 44th Chess Olympiad in India …

FIFA postpones Ukraine playoff, gives Poland a bye vs Russia
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA postpones Ukraine playoff, gives Poland a bye vs Russia

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Amid a shutdown of domestic soccer during the invasion by Russia, FIFA agreed Tuesday to Ukraine’s request to postpone the national team’s World Cup qualifying playoff in Scotland in two weeks’ time. FIFA also awarded Poland a bye through its playoff semifinal against Russia that was also scheduled on March 24. The draw in Doha should now have …

Russia ready again for urgent court case over World Cup ban
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia ready again for urgent court case over World Cup ban

The Hindu  

Russia’s expulsion from international football ahead of the World Cup playoffs is heading toward yet another urgent case at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. THE REASONS FIFA Statutes have since 2016 included a human rights policy which says the sport's world governing body is “committed to respecting all internationally recognized human rights and shall strive to promote the protection …

World Athletics bans Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials as the sporting world responds to IOC recommendations
2 years, 9 months ago

World Athletics bans Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials as the sporting world responds to IOC recommendations

ABC  

World Athletics has banned Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from all events for the foreseeable future, joining the list of sporting bodies sanctioning athletes from the two countries in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A range of sports have taken action — banning athletes, officials and teams or forcing them to compete as neutrals World Athletics president Sebastian …

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 …

Russia expelled from World Cup as FIFA, UEFA suspend nation from international events 'until further notice'
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia expelled from World Cup as FIFA, UEFA suspend nation from international events 'until further notice'

Firstpost  

The men’s team had been due to play in qualifying play-offs for the World Cup, while its women’s side had qualified for the European Championship. Paris: Russia has been expelled from the World Cup after being suspended from all international competitions “until further notice”, FIFA and UEFA announced in a joint statement on Monday, while European football’s governing body also …

Russia-Ukraine war: Which sporting bodies have banned Russia?
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Which sporting bodies have banned Russia?

Al Jazeera  

Sporting bodies around the world move to bar Russian athletes from competing in international events. In light of the ongoing war conflict in Ukraine, the International Judo Federation announces the suspension of Mr. Vladimir Putin’s status as Honorary President and Ambassador of the International Judo Federation.https://t.co/QQDZbF6rfd — Judo February 27, 2022 Fencing Ukrainian fencers withdrew from the world championships in …

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 …

Oleksandr Zinchenko calls for ban on Russian athletes from international competitions
2 years, 9 months ago

Oleksandr Zinchenko calls for ban on Russian athletes from international competitions

The Hindu  

Manchester City and Ukraine defender Oleksandr Zinchenko on Monday called for governing bodies of sport to ban Russian athletes from international competitions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Athletes from Ukraine and other nations have called on international bodies to take action after Russia launched its invasion by land, air and sea last week following a declaration of war by President …

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 proposes penalties for Russia but no ban on bid to qualify for World Cup
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA proposes penalties for Russia but no ban on bid to qualify for World Cup

The Hindu  

FIFA drew a swift backlash from European nations for not immediately expelling Russia from World Cup qualifying and only ordering the country to play without its flag and anthem at neutral venues under the name of its federation — the Football Union of Russia. Protesting against FIFA's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Poland said it would still refuse to …

Russia banned from international soccer, including World Cup qualifiers
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia banned from international soccer, including World Cup qualifiers

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin touches the World Cup trophy as FIFA President Gianni Infantino stands beside him during the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow. 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 after its invasion of Ukraine. World soccer body FIFA …

Ukrainian athletes ‘seeking safety in bomb shelters’ call for Russia and Belarus to be banned from international sport
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukrainian athletes ‘seeking safety in bomb shelters’ call for Russia and Belarus to be banned from international sport

CNN  

CNN — An open letter from Ukrainian athletes is calling for Russia and Belarus to be banned from international sport, including the upcoming Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing. The letter, addressed to International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and International Paralympic Committee |President Andrew Parsons, says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a “clear breach of the Olympic and Paralympic Charters” …

Europe backlash as FIFA refuses to expel Russia from football
2 years, 9 months ago

Europe backlash as FIFA refuses to expel Russia from football

India TV News  

Highlights Poland said it would still refuse to play Russia in a World Cup playoff semifinal on March 24 FIFA Bureau ruling said the Russian flag and anthem can’t be associated with the national team FIFA said it will continue its ongoing dialogue with the IOC, UEFA and other parties on the matter FIFA drew a swift backlash from European …

Russia finally kicked out of World Cup as part of global football ban
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia finally kicked out of World Cup as part of global football ban

The Telegraph  

Russia was finally sent into the sporting abyss as Fifa threw them out of the World Cup amid a wholesale ban from international competition. Football's world governing body agreed to the immediate suspension less than 24 hours after sparking global outrage by ruling Russia could continue to play in neutral colours. Dismay over dithering at Fifa last week erupted into …

FIFA plan for Russian team to play international soccer matches has been branded ‘disgraceful’
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA plan for Russian team to play international soccer matches has been branded ‘disgraceful’

CNN  

CNN — The president of the Polish Football Association has described FIFA’s plan to allow a Russian team to continue playing international soccer matches as “disgraceful.” Football’s world governing body announced on Sunday that Russia must play all upcoming international fixtures on neutral sites without fans under the name “Football Union of Russia,” following the invasion of Ukraine. “No flag …

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. …

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