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Fallout Of The Raging War: FIFA Suspends Russia From World Cup

Responding swiftly to the war between Russia and Ukraine, the world football governing body, the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), has suspended Russia’s national teams from international football and all club sides from FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice.
Russia is due to play Poland on March 24, 2022 in Europe’s World Cup qualifying play-off semi-finals, but the suspension will stop them from the process. By the FIFA’s action, Russia has forfeited the hope of taking part in the World Cup competition scheduled for November and December this year.

It also means that Russia cannot compete in this summer’s Women’s Euro 2022, hosted by England in July.
It means also that Spartak Moscow’s elimination from the Europa League, where they were due to face RB Leipzig in the round of 16.
Pressure began to be mounted on FIFA to act when Poland refused to play against Russia.
Other football associations including England, Scotland and Wales followed suit in announcing their boycott of any game in which Russia is taking part.

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Source: Promptnews.

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