FIFA set to ban Russia from international football after Ukraine invasion - Report
Russian football team is likely to be banned from international football.
The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is planning to take a bold step in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The governing body of football is planning to ban Russia from international football as several global sporting bodies continue to impose sanctions on the country in the wake of their brutality in Ukraine.
As per a report in Reuters, FIFA is set to suspend the Russian national teams from international football until further notice. Both the men's and the women's teams will be barred from taking part in any international competitions until the ban is lifted by the governing body. FIFA is in talks with European football's governing body UEFA to take an official decision on the matter.
UEFA is also set to hold a meeting soon to discuss the issues pertaining to Russian football. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday recommended a ban on Russian and Belarusian teams and athletes from taking part in any organised international competitions.
The ban can be a huge setback for Russia as they are scheduled to take on Poland in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match on March 24. If they are suspended from international football, Russia will be out of the World Cup without getting a chance to play against Poland. The Russian women's team will also be banned from international football.
The Polish Football Association along with several other national football associations have already refused to play against Russia in any international competitions. FIFA too had earlier announced strict sanctions against Russia after UEFA had stripped them of the hosting rights for the Champions League final this year.
)
Another Air India flight faces technical glitch, passengers forced to deplane in Kolkata
)
Killing Iran’s military leaders ‘one by one’: Neyanyahu says Israel ‘changing face of Middle East’
)
Journalist executed in Saudi Arabia after 7 years in jail over posts against royal family
)
Did Israel destroy Iran’s F14 jets and lose an F35 in return? Tel Aviv, Tehran trade claims of downed warplanes
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Worried about hidden cameras in hotel rooms? 5 sneaky spots you should always inspect
)
'Pak to nuke Israel if Iran attacked', claims Iranian official; Pakistan refutes
)
‘Terrified’ Iranians try fleeing Israeli attacks, cause massive jams on Tehran highway | Watch
)
Injury forces change to Australia squad for West Indies Tests but it’s not Steve Smith
)
'In response to hostile attack': Iran issues EVACUATION WARNING for Israeli TV channels after Tel Aviv bombs state television
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Iron Dome Is just the beginning: Here’s what else Israel has in the sky
)
Iran-Israel war takes centre stage at G7: Here's what world leaders said
)
'Today, it’s Tel Aviv. Tomorrow, it’s New York': Netanyahu says US must back Israel or face Iran’s wrath next
)
Israel-Iran war: Air raid sirens blare in Israel after Iran threatens 'LARGEST missile attack in history'
)
US to strike Iran soon? Here's what Pentagon said on Trump's 'evacuate Tehran' comment amid Israel-Iran war
)
Did Iran test Israel’s limits? Israel deploys Barak Magen air defence system for the first time
)
Will US enter Israel-Iran war? Pentagon chief orders deployment of ‘additional capabilities’ to Middle East
)
'NO crossing into Iran': Pakistan shuts Iran border indefinitely after Tehran claims Islamabad 'will attack Israel with nuclear bomb'
)
What is nuclear non-proliferation treaty that Iran hints at exiting amid tensions with Israel? WION Explains
)
Trump heads to US Situation Room amid heightened Israel-Iran tensions | What is 'Sit Room' and what this means?
)
Israel-Iran war: Iran launches fresh wave of strikes targeting Tel Aviv and Haifa
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why Prince Al-Waleed is called Saudi Arabia’s 'Sleeping Prince' and has he finally woken up?
)
‘Much was accomplished, but…’: White House says Trump to leave G7 summit early | Here's why
)
‘Immediately evacuate Tehran!’ Trump warns Iran amid escalating tensions in Middle East
)
Helping illegal immigration? US Embassy in India threatens ‘serious consequences’, warns governments of travel ban
)
Israel carrying out assassinations in Iran using ‘phone tracking’: Report
)
Israel-Iran war: Netanyahu says KILLING Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei would end war, not escalate it
Also Read:FIFA bans matches in Russia following Ukraine crisis, no flag or anthem for team
FIFA had earlier announced that Russia will not be awarded hosting rights for any FIFA organised football matches and will not be to use thecountry's name in international competitions. Russia will have to play under the name'Football Union of Russia'. The country will also not be allowed to use its national anthem and flag in FIFA events.