Russia national football team handed two-year ban from all competitions

FIFA and UEFA ban Russia from all international football competitions

Ban comes after Russia invaded Ukraine

The Russian national football team has been banned from all international competitions for two years by FIFA and UEFA.

The ban comes after Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. FIFA and UEFA said the ban was necessary to "protect the integrity of the game and the safety of all participants".

The ban means that Russia will not be able to compete in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar or the 2024 UEFA European Championship in Germany.

The ban also means that Russian clubs will not be able to compete in UEFA competitions, such as the Champions League and the Europa League.

The ban is a major blow to Russian football. The Russian national team is one of the top teams in the world and is ranked 35th in the FIFA World Rankings.

The ban is also a major blow to Russian clubs. The Russian Premier League is one of the strongest leagues in Europe and Russian clubs have been successful in UEFA competitions in recent years.

The ban is likely to have a significant impact on the development of football in Russia. It is unclear how long the ban will last, but it is likely to be at least two years.

The ban is a reminder of the devastating impact that war can have on sport.

Reaction to the ban

The ban has been met with mixed reactions. Some people have welcomed the ban, saying that it is a necessary step to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

Others have criticized the ban, saying that it is unfair to punish Russian athletes for the actions of their government.

The ban is likely to be a major talking point in the world of football for many years to come.