New Delhi: The war between Ukraine and Russia continues. Due to panic, the people of Ukraine are forced to live in the basement. Russia is being strongly opposed. The effect of this war is also visible on the playing field. Players are appealing for peace. At the same time, tough steps have also been taken against Russia. Meanwhile, news has come that the world’s biggest football body FIFA has expelled Russia from the World Cup. The World Cup (FIFA World Cup) is to be held in Qatar this year.
FIFA has decided to suspend Russia from international tournaments indefinitely. In a joint statement with the European football governing body, FIFA said that both FIFA and UEFA have decided together that national or club teams, all Russian teams, will not be able to participate in both FIFA and UEFA competitions.
International ice hockey also banned
Poland, Sweden, and the Czech Republic also refused to play against Russia. Poland was to face Russia in the play-off semi-finals in Moscow. FIFA said it stood firmly with the people of Ukraine. The President of both FIFA and UEFA is hopeful that the situation in Ukraine will improve soon and football will bring happiness back among the people.
At the same time, the International Ice Hockey Federation Council has also banned all Russian and Belarus national teams and club teams from participating in tournaments in any age category until further orders. Earlier, the International Olympic Committee has also recommended banning Russia.
