Gianni Infantino favors lifting FIFA's ban on Russia

FIFA president Gianni Infantino reiterated on Monday that he favors lifting the ban that prohibits Russia from competing in ...

Russia’s Time as a Sporting Pariah May Be Coming to an End

In Milan this week, Olympics officials signaled a willingness to ease years of restrictions imposed on the country over its ...

Russia's ban from football should 'definitely' be lifted, says FIFA president Gianni Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has sparked fresh controversy by declaring that Russia's ban from international football should "definitely" be lifted. In a wide-ranging interview, the Swiss official ...

FIFA's New Stance on Russia and Israel’s Ban From Football Could Lead to Big Decision

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lifted the lid on his current stance regarding Russia's ban from football and the ...

Ukraine leader blasts Gianni Infantino bid to lift FIFA's Russia ban

Ukraine's sports minister has said FIFA president Gianni Infantino's bid to lift a ban on Russia competing at youth level are ...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino calls for Russia ban to be lifted

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called for Russia's ban from international soccer to be lifted.

Ukraine anger as FIFA moves to welcome Russia back

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said “moral degenerates” back lifting Russia's international soccer ban.
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IOC advises sports bodies to let Russians compete in youth events again with flag and anthem

GENEVA — The IOC took a big step toward reintegrating Russia and Belarus into world sports Thursday by advising governing bodies to let the countries’ teams and athletes compete in international youth ...
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Ukraine’s World Cup Bid Amid A Raging War

This week, 54 countries across Europe and Eurasia will begin their campaigns to try to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Among them will be Ukraine, a country that continues to be ravaged by war.