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The Guardian·about 22 hours ago

Uefa could block Russia returning to football in potential new clash with Fifa

  • Russia banned since full-scale invasion of Ukraine

  • Many national associations opposed to reintegration

Uefa is prepared to block the return of Russian teams to international football after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) provisionally lifted the country’s suspension from global competition.

Fifa has indicated it will review its position after imposing a ban on Russian teams in the wake of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago.

It said on Tuesday that it would “analyse the decision before deciding on next steps”, and Uefa’s stance sets up another potential clash with the world governing body.

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Sources: The Guardian

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