UEFA Prepared to Block Russian Teams From Returning to International Football

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UEFA Prepared to Block Russian Teams From Returning to International Football

UEFA sources indicate there is no realistic prospect of Russian sides returning to European football despite the IOC provisionally lifting Russia's suspension from global competition, per The Guardian. FIFA said it will "analyse the decision before deciding on next steps." As European qualifying for the World Cup is run by UEFA, a return remains effectively blocked regardless of FIFA's stance.

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