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FIFA bans football matches in Russia

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4 years ago

February 28, 2022

Muktar Balogun

FIFA announced a number of sanctions on Sunday in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

No international soccer matches will be played in Russia, according to the world football governing body.

FIFA bans football matches in Russia

The country’s flag and anthem have also been banned from any international matches.

FIFA also stated that the national team would not compete as Russia, but as the Football Union of Russia (RFU), and that any games would be played on “neutral territory” with no supporters.

In response to the invasion, several sports federations and clubs have cancelled competitions in Russia or refused to face Russian teams.

The Czech Republic, Poland, and Sweden have all announced that their national teams will not compete in World Cup qualifiers against Russia next month.

The Football Association of England also announced that its national team would not play any matches against Russia “for the foreseeable future.”

On Friday, the International Olympic Committee urged international sports federations to relocate or cancel events scheduled in Russia or Belarus. When the invasion began on Thursday, Russian troops entered Ukraine through Belarus.

Related Topics:FIFA Russia Ukraine invasion

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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2 years ago

June 3, 2024

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Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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2 years ago

June 2, 2024

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”