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What Russia’s sporting isolation could mean for upcoming events

FIFA, UEFA and the International Olympic Committee are among those federations to have reacted to the invasion.

The Independent UK

Russia going to war finally removes football’s veil of pretence

If the first casualty of war is truth, it sadly shows how much deception there is in football that it has taken a conflict to bring about some clarity, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

Fifa and Uefa suspend Russian teams as Ukrainian tennis players call for action

Two of football’s top international bodies, Fifa and Uefa, both announced the suspension of Russian soccer teams in reaction to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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FIFA has finally acted against Russia, but it doesn't undo a long history of cosying up to Putin

Under intense international pressure, FIFA made an abrupt about-face this week and suspended Russia’s teams from international football. The move means Russia will not have a chance to compete in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

The Conversation

FIFA bans Russian soccer teams from competitions; U.S. joins growing boycott of Russia

Global soccer’s governing body FIFA brought down its biggest hammer of all on Monday, banning Russia from its competitions “until further notice” over the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

FIFA-UEFA suspend Russian teams

Move affects prospects of both the national and club teams

The Hindu

FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international football after home game ban

After being criticised for their initial move to ban games in Russia, FIFA and UEFA unite to suspend Russia from international football, all but ruling them out of the men's World Cup.

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Russia suspended from all Fifa and Uefa competitions until further notice

Fifa and Uefa have confirmed that Russian sides have been suspended from international and club tournaments after the country’s invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Abramovich's Ambiguity Is at the Heart of Football's Role in the Russia-Ukraine War

Shows of solidarity with Ukraine on the field are made more complicated by entanglements between clubs, organizations and Russian leadership.

Sports Illustrated

Fifa set to suspend Russia from all international football as IOC urges sport-wide ban amid Ukraine invasion

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has called for the exclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from all international sport amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Pressure mounting on Fifa to ban Russia from international football after ‘totally unacceptable’ ruling

Pressure is mounting on Fifa to take sterner action against Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Russia Facing World Cup Exile after 'Unacceptable' FIFA Plan

Russia's future in the World Cup teetered on a knife-edge Monday after FIFA plans to allow them to play on neutral territory were dismissed as "unacceptable" by rivals, plunging the qualifying process for football's showpiece event into chaos. Governing body FIFA warned that they were considering the ultimate sanction against…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sports world hits back at Russia: Multiple sporting sanctions for war on Ukraine

Russia's decision to invade neighbouring Ukraine has turned virtually the whole world against the Vladimir Putin-led country that is only supported currently by Belarus in the ongoing war.

The Times of India

Anger as Fifa decide Russia can continue bid to qualify for World Cup

Fifa said a team could play in next month’s play-off but not under the name Russia and with no flag or anthem, but opponents Poland have said they will not play Russia in any circumstances, and England and others have said likewise

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Evening Standard

Fifa to make Russia play as RFU but no decision over World Cup following Ukraine invasion

Fifa has banned Russia from hosting international football following the invasion of Ukraine, but delayed a decision on the country’s potential participation at this year’s World Cup.

The Independent UK

Fifa order Russia to play in neutral countries with no fans, flag or anthem but stop short of World Cup ban

Fifa had faced calls to ban Russia from the competition altogether but, while it has stopped short of that on this occasion, it said in a statement ‘potential exclusion’ remained an option.

The Independent UK

FIFA: No World Cup qualifying ban yet; Russia to play as RFU

FIFA has backed away from immediately expelling Russia from World Cup qualifying but said it remained an option, deciding instead the squad can play using the “RFU” acronym for the country’s football federation

Al Jazeera

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Kyiv to hold talks with Moscow

Ukraine news from February 27: Putin puts Russia’s nuclear forces on high alert as Kyiv agrees to talks.

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The Independent UK

Fifa facing pressure to ban Russia from 2022 World Cup

World football’s governing body will be urged to act by the UK government, through the Football Association, among others

The Independent UK

FIFA urged to take swift, decisive action against Russia

Calls are growing for world football’s governing body to take action following the invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Robert Lewandowski and Poland refuse to play against Russia in World Cup qualifying

The Polish national team captain has said he cannot imagine playing against Russia while the country wages war in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

UEFA and FIFA are too late: Russia’s sportswashing has served its purpose

We have been expertly played by Vladimir Putin. Now he is raining death down on Ukraine, and sport has served its purpose in him being able to create this horrifying moment

The Independent UK

Football set to be forced to reassess its relationship with Russia

The invasion of Ukraine has the game scrambling, with Russia’s influence over ownership, sponsorship, governance and more under scrutiny like never before, writes Miguel Delaney

Daily Record

FIFA primed for Scotland vs Ukraine action with Gianni Infantino 'very worried' about World Cup playoff

The Russian invasion has put the the world on high alert with the country under martial law.

Sports Illustrated

Poland, Czech Republic, Sweden Refuse to Play World Cup Qualifying Playoffs in Russia

Poland, Czech Republic and Sweden have announced they will not travel to Russia for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to the country's ongoing military escalation.

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