Under pressure, FIFA moves Russia home games and bans flag and anthem
The announcement came as two nations who have qualified for next year's World Cup, France and England, said they would not play Russia.
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Poland, Sweden And Czech Republic Respond After FIFA Confirm Russia Sanctions For World Cup Qualifiers
FIFA have decided to hand out some IOC style sanctions to Russia, following the invasion of Ukraine, but it's not enough for their upcoming opponents.
FIFA bans matches in Russia, no flag or anthem for team
No international soccer matches will be played in Russia and the country's flag and anthem will be banned from any of their matches abroad, governing body FIFA said on Sunday as it announced a number of sanctions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Albania refuses to play Russia in UEFA Nations League games
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FA confirms England will not play Russia at any level for 'foreseeable future' after invasion of Ukraine
The FA has confirmed that England will not play against Russia at any level «for the foreseeable future.» Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has resulted in many sports taking the decision to curb Russia's involvement. Ad/> Football is front and centre in many eyes, and the FA has followed the lead of the likes of Poland, Sweden and Czech Republic who have said they will not take part in a World Cup play-off against Russia.
Fifa order Russia to play in neutral countries with no fans, flag or anthem but stop short of World Cup ban
Russia face a play-off for the Fifa men’s World Cup next month
FIFA refuse to ban Russia but announce restrictions including no anthem, fans or flags
Ursula von der Leyen announces new Russian sanctions
’Name or no name’ ... Poland still won’t play Russia in Fifa World Cup qualifiers
Paris - Poland blasted FIFA's plans for Russia to play home internationals on neutral ground as "totally unacceptable" on Sunday and repeated they will not take on the Russians in a World Cup playoff.