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FIFA opts not to suspend Israel but will investigate Palestinian claims of discrimination
2 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA opts not to suspend Israel but will investigate Palestinian claims of discrimination

Associated Press  

ZURICH — FIFA stopped short of suspending the Israeli soccer federation on Thursday, but asked for a disciplinary investigation of possible discrimination alleged by Palestinian soccer officials. A senior FIFA panel overseeing governance will separately investigate “the participation in Israeli competitions of Israeli football teams allegedly based in the territory of Palestine,” soccer’s governing body said after a meeting of …

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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 …

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UEFA vice president Nilsson resigns as head of Swedish sports body in fallout from pro-Russia vote
1 year, 2 months ago

UEFA vice president Nilsson resigns as head of Swedish sports body in fallout from pro-Russia vote

Associated Press  

GENEVA — UEFA’s decision to welcome Russian youth teams back into its competitions cost its Swedish vice president his other top-tier job Friday as head of a national sports body. Karl-Erik Nilsson resigned as chairman of the Swedish Sports Confederation, after coming under pressure in the 10 days since UEFA surprisingly eased its blanket ban on Russian teams imposed 19 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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Russian hockey competition linked to war in Ukraine ending
1 year, 8 months ago

Russian hockey competition linked to war in Ukraine ending

Associated Press  

BRAMPTON, Ontario — Russia and Belarus won’t be allowed to compete in International Ice Hockey Federation tournaments as long as the war in Ukraine continues, the group’s president said Sunday. “I hope Russia and Belarus will come back as soon as possible, because it will mean the war is over,” Tardif said during a news conference held on the final …

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Russian Potapova wrong to wear Moscow football team’s shirt, says Swiatek
1 year, 9 months ago

Russian Potapova wrong to wear Moscow football team’s shirt, says Swiatek

The Hindu  

Russia’s Anastasia Potapova should not publicly show support for her country during its invasion of Ukraine, world number one Iga Swiatek said on Monday as she criticised the player for showing up in a Spartak Moscow shirt at Indian Wells. Potapova sparked outrage when she went out for her third-round match against third-seeded American Jessica Pegula on Sunday wearing the …

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Russia Meets UEFA Seeking Pathway Back Into Sport
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia Meets UEFA Seeking Pathway Back Into Sport

News 18  

Russia tried to make progress Tuesday on its slow and difficult return to international sport at a meeting Tuesday with officials at the European football body, UEFA. Russian teams are banned from UEFA and FIFA competitions during the war in Ukraine and there currently is no way back from those decisions that were upheld at sport’s highest court. UEFA also …

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World Athletics President Sebastian Coe Says To Keep Banning Russians From Sports
2 years, 9 months ago

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe Says To Keep Banning Russians From Sports

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sports federations have set precedents by banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from competition following the invasion of Ukraine and they must remain firm to keep them in place, Olympic great Sebastian Coe said Monday. And, yes, it will set precedents.” World Athletics President Sebastian Coe says bans aimed at keeping Russians out of sports must stay in …

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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 …

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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 …

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