Hopes for promotion from the barrage are gone: FIFA has decided the fate of the Russian football team – Športky.sk

ZURICH – The International Football Federation (FIFA) is suspending Russia from its competitions as a result of the invasion of Ukraine. According to the DPA, the Russian national team will not be able to play in the March relegation round at the World Cup 2022 or at the final tournament in Qatar.

FIFA sharpened its decision on Sunday that the Russians should not play playoff matches on the home lawn, but on neutral ground without a flag, anthem and under the banner of the Russian Football Association (RFS). However, on Monday, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended that all sports federations exclude Russia from international competitions.

The Russians had to start at home against Poland in the semifinals of the playoffs on March 24. If successful, they would also compete in Qatar in their final battle for a place on their own court against the winner of the Sweden-Czech Republic match. However, the Poles and both potential rivals in the finals of the barrage refused to play against Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine. The English Football Association (FA) has announced that it will boycott all future international matches at all levels against teams from Russia.

The English Football Association (FA) has announced that it will boycott all future international matches at all levels against teams from Russia. The US Football Federation joined the boycott on Monday. “We stand behind the people of Ukraine and condemn the abominable and inhumane Russian invasion. We will not tarnish football and insult Ukraine by stepping on the same pitch with Russia. It does not matter the level of competition or circumstances until freedom and peace are restored.” AFP quoted the opinion of the Americans.