Sanctions and consequences for Russia continued to mount today, with the UK and many other states around the world announcing new measures in response to Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
It was announced this afternoon that all Russian teams, whether national representative teams or club teams, have been suspended from participation in both FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice. The football governing bodies said in a joint statement: "Football is fully united here and in full solidarity with all the people affected in Ukraine".
Reaction to the move has been widespread and Joey Barton, the manager of Bristol Rovers, has expressed his view on Twitter. He posted tonight: "Getting banned from playing football is the worst punishment known to man. Surely, Russia/Putin will stop now." He ended the post with a peace sign and a Ukrainian flag.
