FIFA bans international games in Russia, no flag or anthem allowed
World football’s governing body FIFA has said no international competition shall be played in Russia, with home matches being played on neutral territory and without spectators
FIFA disclosed its decision on Sunday in a statement , following international condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
It also said, Russia would have to compete in international football under the name “Football Union of Russia RFU”.
FIFA added that no flag or anthem of Russia will be used in matches where teams from the Football Union of Russia participate.
There have been calls for Russia’s men’s team to be barred from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in November and December.
