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UEFA will only allow Russia to return to European football ‘when the war stops’
04 Apr 2025 01:13 GMT
… will only allow Russia to return to European football ‘when the war … of European football will consider ending the ban on Russian teams, Reuters … , FIFA and UEFA, announced that Russian teams would be excluded from …
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino hopeful on Russia return to football 'soon'
03 Apr 2025 17:17 GMT
… introduced back into the football fold “soon”.
Russia’s national and … was hoping for Russia’s return to football as this would … bring back, as well, Russia in the football landscape because this would … ,” he said.
Russia’s ban from football has remained in …
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UEFA commemorates Russian drug dealer pardoned for combat in Ukraine, while Moscow’s war kills 500 Ukrainian athletes
03 Apr 2025 20:44 GMT
… moment of silence to honor Russian football players, coaches, and referees who … took steps to reinstate Russia in international football competitions. FIFA and UEFA … suspended Russia following its invasion …
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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino optimistic over Russia return to football 'soon' amid ongoing war in Ukraine
03 Apr 2025 15:09 GMT
… , as well, Russia in the football landscape because this would … Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) has strongly opposed Russia';s return to … statement.
The Ukrainian football body emphasised that allowing Russia to compete would …
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FIFA’s chief Infantino views Russia’s int’l return after Ukrainian conflict is settled
03 Apr 2025 20:40 GMT
… /. Russia’s return to the global arena of football competitions would … , bring back, as well, Russia in the football landscape because this would … decision in regard to the Russian national football team’s participation in …
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Russia to reopen embassy in Niger in 2025, Lavrov says
03 Apr 2025 20:40 GMT
… /TASS/. Moscow will "definitely… the election of Niger Football Federation President Djibrilla … Football Associations’ activities," the top Russian diplomat stressed.
The Russian … that Lavrov had reaffirmed Moscow’s determination to …
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FIFA president Infantino: I hope we bring back Russia in the football landscape
03 Apr 2025 12:26 GMT
… opportunity for Russia to return to the international football community … and bring back Russia in the football landscape, because this … for unity in European football despite the devastation on … and conquer.
“European football must continue to stand as …
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What to know about Alex Ovechkin's Russian roots
03 Apr 2025 17:31 GMT
… was born and raised in Moscow, Russia. His parents were both athletes … father, Mikhail Ovechkin, played professional soccer for some time.
Ovechkin began … Moscow in scoring.
In 2003, Ovechkin was selected to play for Russia …
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FIFA president advocates allowing Russia to return to international football
03 Apr 2025 15:50 GMT
… hopes for Russia';s swift return to international football competitions. … bring back as well Russia in the football landscape. Because this … that's what football is about. It' … competitions."
Background: Russia has been suspended from …
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Russia falls to 35th place in new FIFA rankings
03 Apr 2025 15:51 GMT
… ’s governing body of football on Thursday.
Russia is currently 35th with … month, the Russian national team played two friendlies in Moscow, defeating Grenada … decision in regard to the Russian national football team’s participation in …