FIFA penalizes Russia over Ukraine attack
Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) decided on Sunday to introduce punitive measures against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine “until further notice.” It said no international competition shall be played on the territory of Russia, with Russian “home” games played on neutral territory and without spectators.
In addition, the Russian national team will perform under the name “Football Union of Russia” (RFU) and will not be able to use the Russian flag and anthem. FIFA also said it “has taken good note” of the refusal of Poland, Sweden and Czechia to play Russia in the World Cup qualifiers and will “seek to find appropriate and acceptable solutions together.”
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