FIFA Bans Russian Anthem, ‘Home’ Matches, Refuses to Exclude Country From World Cup

FIFA Bans Russian Anthem, ‘Home’ Matches, Refuses to Exclude Country From World Cup
In this handout image provided by Qatar 2022/Supreme Committee, Qatar inaugurates fourth FIFA World Cup 2022 venue, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2020. Qatar 2022/Supreme Committee via Getty Images
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FIFA announced a number of restrictions against Russia on Feb. 27, but the sports governing body won’t immediately expel the country from qualifying for international tournaments.

The unanimous ruling by the FIFA Bureau, featuring the six regional soccer confederation presidents, said in a statement that Russia’s national team will no longer be allowed to compete under the name “Russia,” and must instead play under the name of its federation—“Football Union of Russia (RFU).”
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