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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

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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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Record

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.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup qualifiers: Poland, Sweden and Czech Republic tell Fifa they will not travel to Russia for play-offs

The invasion of Ukraine is already having significant knock-on effects in the sporting world

The Independent UK

The USWNT got $24m in their equal pay battle. Now comes the hard part

Tuesday’s landmark deal was a positive end to a long fight for the World Cup champions. But there are still wrangles ahead

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Survey claims 75% of male footballers want World Cup to stay every four years

A survey by the international players’ union Fifpro has found that a clear majority of players in the men’s game oppose a biennial World Cup

The Independent UK

World Cup: 75% of players reject Fifa plans for tournament every two years

Fifa is proposing to cut the gap between its showpiece tournaments to two years

The Guardian - US

Lawyer in Nassar case questions validity of investigations into sexual abuse in soccer

As allegations of sexual misconduct mount, many questions how effectively sporting organizations can investigate themselves

The Independent UK

The phantom tournament that has thrown football into chaos

Fifa’s plans to expand the Club World Cup have exposed the fault line that divides the modern game and could yet change the face of it, writes Miguel Delaney

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The Independent UK

Fifa trials new technology at Club World Cup to make offside decisions in just three seconds

The technology is being trailed at the Club World Cup, where Chelsea play Palmeiras in the final

The Guardian - AU

Afghanistan women’s football team reunite with hopes of competing in Australia

For the first time since fleeing their home and finding sanctuary in Australia, the team are taking their battle for equality onto the playing field

Football London

Edouard Mendy hands Thomas Tuchel a Club World Cup problem ahead of Chelsea opener

Senegal booked their place in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final this week but it will leave Thomas Tuchel with a Chelsea selection headache ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Fifa investigates after St Kitts appoint coach accused of sexual abuse

Fifa will request more details about the appointment of a coach accused of sexually abusing and harassing female players in Barbados

The Guardian - UK

Biennial World Cup will do ‘immeasurable damage’ to global sport, IOC members warn

Fifa’s plans for a biennial World Cup have come under attack from International Olympic Committee members in Beijing

The Guardian - UK

African football’s indecisive leaders must accept the blame for Olembe tragedy

Caf cannot sit above the carnage and casually brush off responsibility nor become Gianni Infantino’s Fifa plaything

The Independent UK

Women allowed to watch Iranian football match for first time in three years

After a decades-long ban was lifted, the coronavirus pandemic quickly halted hopes for many of seeing the national team playing live

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