FIFA, UEFA Suspend Russia From International Soccer
Feb 28, 2022, 10:50 AM
FIFA and UEFA logos displayed on phone screens and Russian flag displayed on a phone screen are seen in this multiple exposure illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on February 28, 2022. (Photo illustration by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
(Photo illustration by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
GENEVA (AP) — Russian teams have been suspended from international soccer after the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
The decision came Monday from FIFA and UEFA, saying Russia’s national teams and clubs were suspended “until further notice.”
UEFA also ended its sponsorship with Russian energy giant Gazprom.
FIFA and UEFA suspend Russian clubs and national teams from all competitions.
Full statement: ⬇️
— UEFA (@UEFA) February 28, 2022
The International Olympic Committee urged sports bodies to exclude Russian athletes and officials from international events, including soccer’s World Cup.
