Ukraine invasion: Russian club and national sides suspended by FIFA and UEFA

February 28, 2022

Russia's football clubs and international sides have been suspended until further notice by FIFA and UEFA.

The decision by the world and European governing bodies means the Russian national team will be unable to qualify for the World Cup in November.

The suspension covers all of Russia's national teams - the women's side are due to play in UEFA's Euro 2022 competition in England in July.

In a statement, FIFA and UEFA said: "Football is fully united here and in full solidarity with all the people affected in Ukraine.

"Both presidents hope that the situation in Ukraine will improve significantly and rapidly so that football can again be a vector for unity and peace amongst people."

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