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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Nathan Ridley

Russia thrown out of World Cup as FIFA and UEFA ban country over Ukraine invasion

Russia's clubs and their national teams have been banned from taking part in footballing competition by FIFA and UEFA until further notice following their country's attacks on Ukraine ordered by president Vladimir Putin.

The two governing bodies' decision sees Russia booted out of World Cup qualification in a U-turn move, having initially declared that Valeri Karpin's side would be allowed to compete in the upcoming play-offs on certain terms.

Those included changing their name to 'Football Union of Russia', playing home games on neutral ground and having no reference to Russia at their matches - such as flags or the national anthem.

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