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- FIFA's stance on the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has reached tangible consequences, as the football governing body officially announced that Russia is disqualified from World Cup qualification.
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Feb 28, 2022 · World soccer’s global governing body suspended Russia and its teams from all competitions on Monday, ejecting the country from qualifying for the 2022 World Cup only weeks before it was...
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FIFA and UEFA said in a statement on Monday evening: "Following the initial decisions adopted by the FIFA Council and the UEFA Executive Committee, which envisaged the adoption of additional measures, FIFA and UEFA have today decided together that all Russian teams, whether national representative teams or club teams, shall be suspended from partic...
The Europa League last-16 matches between Spartak Moscow and RB Leipzig have been called off, UEFA confirmed on Monday, after it suspended Russia's national club and teams from all competitions. "The UEFA Europa League matches between RB Leipzig and FC Spartak Moskva cannot take place, and, as a consequence, RB Leipzig are qualified to the quarter-...
The English FA had held private conversations with UEFA and FIFA, urging them to ban Russia from the upcoming men's World Cup and Women's Euros. The English, Scottish and Welsh FAs confirmed publicly on Monday they will refuse to play matches against Russia at any level of the game - whether or not they play under a changed name. FIFA announced on ...
The English FA had earlier said that its teams will not be playing Russia under any guise - including under a new name as suggested by FIFA. The decision has been made "out of solidarity with Ukraine and to wholeheartedly condemn the atrocities being committed by the Russian leadership", the England FA said in a statement. It indicated England will...
Prime Minister Boris Johnson welcomed FIFA and UEFA's action, having previously called for them to take a stronger stance. "This is a powerful message from the international sporting community that we will not tolerate Putin's abhorrent assaults on freedom and liberty," he said. "Well done FIFA and UEFA."
FIFA had said it would "remain in close contact to seek to find appropriate and acceptable solutions together" after Poland, Sweden and Czech Republic all refused to play their World Cup play-offs with Russia in opposition to the invasion of Ukraine. Poland were due to play in Russia on March 25, with the winner facing Sweden or the Czech Republic ...
Before the FIFA and UEFA ban, the Swiss FA had told Sky Sports Newsits teams would not play any form of a Russian side at international football until further notice. It says its position is "non-negotiable" and it includes the scheduled UEFA Women's Euro group match against Russia in England this summer. A spokesperson said: "SFA condemns Russian ...
Manchester City's Ukraine international Oleksandr Zinchenko is set to play in Tuesday's FA Cup tie at Peterborough, manager Pep Guardiola has said. Zinchenko was visibly moved by the displays of solidarity with his homeland, in the wake of Russia's invasion of the country, during City's Premier League game at Everton on Saturday. The full-back was ...
German club Schalke have ended their sponsorship agreement with energy firm Gazprom. It is the latest example of sport clubs and organisations trying to distance themselves from Russian commercial interests, with UEFA confirming on Monday it had also ended its own sponsorship deal with Gazprom. The company is majority-owned by the Russian state. Ma...
Former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Kadeem Harris, who had been playing in Ukraine with Metalist Kharkiv, wrote on Instagram in support of the country, and to report he had safely left it. He posted: "I'm still in shock from the events that have taken place in the last few days! A country that welcomed me with open arms. "A country full of clean ...
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Apr 1, 2022 · The repercussions will impact the nation's bid to make the 2022 World Cup. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to pressure and sanctions from the international community, including from...
Mar 3, 2022 · The decision by FIFA on Feb. 28, 2022, to suspend Russia from international competition – a move that could see the national team excluded from the 2022 FIFA World Cup – breaks with a...
- Stefan Szymanski
Feb 28, 2022 · World football’s governing body, FIFA, announced Monday that it would suspend Russia indefinitely from international tournaments — expelling it from the World Cup 2022 playoffs one month before the final qualification matches.
- Ali Walker
Feb 28, 2022 · FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Following the initial decisions adopted by the FIFA Council and UEFA Executive Committee, FIFA and UEFA have decided together that all Russian teams -...
Mar 8, 2022 · FIFA announced an offical decision to advance Poland through to the final of the UEFA World Cup qualification mini-bracket, leaving Russia disqualified from competition.
