Ukraine invasion: Fifa and Uefa suspend all Russian clubs and national teams from competitions

Ukraine invasion: Fifa and Uefa suspend all Russian clubs and national teams from competitions

 

FIFA and UEFA have suspended Russia’s public groups and football clubs from all rivalries following the country’s attack of Ukraine on February 24.

In an articulation on Monday, the world and European football administering bodies said they would be restricted “until additional notification”.

The authorization makes it likely that Russia’s men’s group won’t play their World Cup play-off matches one month from now and the ladies’ group have been restricted from this mid year’s Euro 2022 competition.

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“FIFA and UEFA have today concluded together that every single Russian group, regardless of whether public delegate groups or club groups, will be suspended from interest in both FIFA and UEFA contests until additional notice,” UEFA said in a joint articulation.

“These choices were taken on today by the Bureau of the FIFA Council and the Executive Committee of UEFA, individually the most noteworthy dynamic assortments of the two organizations on such earnest matters.”

UEFA likewise finished its sponsorship with Russian energy monster Gazprom.

The Russian men’s group had been booked to confront Poland in a World Cup play-off semi-last on 24 March. Assuming they stay suspended until that time, it implies they would be kicked out of the World Cup.

Ukraine intrusion: Fifa and Uefa suspend every Russian club and public groups from contests
Ukraine intrusion: Fifa and Uefa suspend every Russian club and public groups from contests

“Football is completely joined here and in full fortitude with every one individuals impacted in Ukraine,” they added.

“The two presidents trust what is happening in Ukraine will improve essentially and quickly with the goal that football can again be a vector for solidarity and harmony among individuals.”

The boycott follows the refusal of Scotland and the Republic of Ireland including England, Northern Ireland and Wales, as well as Poland, the Czech Republic and Sweden, to play against Russia.

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