Euro backlash as FIFA refuses to expel Russia from football

[ASFN Admin]

FIFA drew a swift backlash from European nations for not immediately expelling Russia from World Cup qualifying on Sunday and only ordering the country to play without its flag and anthem at neutral venues under the name of its federation — the Football Union of Russia. Protesting against FIFA's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Poland said it would still refuse to play the country in a World Cup playoff semifinal, which is scheduled for March 24. “Today’s FIFA decision is totally unacceptable,” Polish football federation president Cezary Kulesza tweeted.

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