MX23RW : Thursday, June 2 05:22:23| >> :600:2570363:2570363:

FIFA orders Russia not to play under flag

FIFA orders Russia not to play under flag
© Reuters
FIFA orders Russia that they must play any upcoming matches without their flag or national anthem as a result of the nation's invasion of Ukraine.

FIFA has told Russia that they will not be able to play any of their upcoming games with their flag on display or national anthem played beforehand.

As a result of the nation's military invasion of Ukraine, other countries have reacted by refusing to play Russia in the foreseeable future, including the three teams which feature in their World Cup playoff section.

However, at a time when Poland, Czech Republic and Sweden are refusing to compete against Russia, FIFA has stopped short of banning them from international football.

The governing body has instead resorted to revealing plans to move any fixtures to a neutral venue, and their flag and national anthem will not be permitted to feature at the chosen stadium.

As it stands, Russia are due to host Poland on March 24, with the winner facing Czech Republic or Sweden, but it seems highly unlikely that any of those matches will take place on the scheduled dates.

England have also said that they will not entertain any games with Russia.

ID:479406:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect2221:

Russia invades Ukraine - Click here for more stories

Click here for more stories about Russia

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Did you know...?
England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
Read Next:
UEFA Nations League 2022-23 draw in full as England face Germany, Spain play Portugal
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free match previews newsletter! Updates are sent twice a week.

rhs 2.0
Todays Game Header Right
Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
CManchester CityMan City38296399267393
2Liverpool38288294266892
3Chelsea382111676334374
4Tottenham HotspurSpurs382251169402971
5Arsenal382231361481369
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd381610125757058
7West Ham UnitedWest Ham38168146051956
8Leicester CityLeicester381410146259352
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton381215114244-251
10Wolverhampton WanderersWolves38156173843-551
11Newcastle UnitedNewcastle381310154462-1849
12Crystal Palace381115125046448
13Brentford38137184856-846
14Aston Villa38136195254-245
15Southampton38913164367-2440
16Everton38116214366-2339
17Leeds UnitedLeeds38911184279-3738
RBurnley38714173453-1935
RWatford3865273477-4323
RNorwich CityNorwich3857262384-6122

Subscribe to our Newsletter


Match previews - Daily
Transfer Talk Daily
Morning Briefing (7am UTC)
Ultra close-up image of Kevin De Bruyne [NOT FOR USE IN ARTICLES]Get the latest transfer news, match previews and news direct to your inbox!