The suspension, which comes after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, will likely leave the Russian team out of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.
. The suspension, which comes after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, will likely leave the Russian team out of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.
"Football is fully united here and in full solidarity with all the people affected in Ukraine," the entities said in a statement."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." FIFA and UEFA jointly announced they were suspending all Russian teams from participation in FIFA and UEFA competitions"until further notice."FIFA oversees soccer worldwide while UEFA, one of six continental organizations, governs the sport in Europe. The it ended its partnership with Gazprom, a Russian majority state-owned energy company that is one of UEFA's main sponsors.
"The decision is effective immediately and covers all existing agreements including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA national team competitions and UEFA EURO 2024," UEFA said.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Ukraine rejects Russian offer for talks in BelarusFighting intensifies in Kharkiv, with Russia claiming Ukrainian surrenders
Weiterlesen »
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Belarus preparing to join Russian invasion of Ukraine, U.S. official saysEarlier Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine and Russia would conduct the first diplomatic talks since the Kremlin-launched invasion.
Weiterlesen »
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russian advance frustrated by resistance: US officialSatellite imagery shows Russian forces advancing toward Kyiv, with a main vehicle convoy east of Antonov airport; Russian airborne forces in town of Zdvyzhivka; and a convoy of logistics and resupply vehicles southeast of Ivankiv. 📸: Maxar UPDATES:
Weiterlesen »
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russian forces enter Kharkiv, second-largest city, as Putin intensifies invasionRussian forces enter Kharkiv, second-largest city, as invasion intensifies. Follow our coverage from journalists on the ground.
Weiterlesen »
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Ukraine agrees to meet with Russian negotiators at Belarus borderBREAKING: Ukraine has agreed to send a delegation to meet with Russian negotiators for talks at the border between Belarus and Ukraine, according to a spokesman for Ukraine’s president’s office. LIVE UPDATES:
Weiterlesen »
Russia attacks Ukraine: Ukraine, Russian delegations to meet at Belarus border (live updates)Follow along for the latest on the U.S. response to tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Weiterlesen »