Russian football teams were banned from playing in UEFA and FIFA competitions following Ukraine’s invasion by Vladimir Putin’s troops. Russian football authorities appealed the decision in Lausanne, but an urgent ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the sanctions. This decision doesn’t apply to Russia’s chances of […]
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Not MESSIng Around: French Ligue 1 Terminates Contract to Air Matches in Russia
Ligue 1 announced the termination of the broadcasting rights deal the French league had with Match TV in Russia. As a consequence, Ligue 1 matches with Messi, Mbappe and Neymar in Paris Saint-Germain’s shirt, will not be available to fans in Russia starting next season. Other major leagues around Europe, […]
Russian Club and National Teams Excluded from International Football, UEFA Cuts Deal with Gazprom
FIFA and UEFA have suspended Russian clubs and national teams from all competitions. They are all banned until further notice. Vladimir Putin’s order to invade Ukraine comes with high-cost sanctions at sporting level too, after financial and political penalties were imposed by international bodies and countries. FIFA and UEFA have […]