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Sports policy: DFB boss against Russia's return to world football
- Russian clubs and the national team have been suspended from FIFA and UEFA competitions since February 2022 due to the invasion of Ukraine.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed hope for Russia's return to football, indicating it would mean the war in Ukraine is over.
- UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin opposed FIFA's proposal to increase the 2030 World Cup teams to 64, emphasizing the issue of player workload.
- Ceferin stated that Russia could be readmitted to football if the war stops, echoing Infantino's sentiments.
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During the UEFA Congress in Belgrade, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that he wants the Russian Federation to return to international football as soon as possible.
FIFA Chief Hints at Russia’s Reintegration Once “Everything Is Solved” in Ukraine
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has addressed the potential return of teams from Russia to international football, the Irish Independent reported, citing a statement he made at the UEFA Congress in Belgrade, Serbia, on April 3. In his address, Infantino expressed hope that once peace is restored in Ukraine, Russian clubs and national teams could be reintegrated into international competitions. “As talks are going on for peace in Ukraine, I hope …
Denver Gazette
The Star Kuala LumpurSoccer-Global football boss Infantino hopeful of Russia return
By Lori Ewing
For a long time Marc-André ter Stegen had to fight to be Germany's number one. Now he openly talks about a disappointing decision against him.
DFB President Neuendorf has spoken out against a return of Russian teams to international football competitions. Russia continues its war of aggression against Ukraine that is contrary to international law, said Neuendorf. Unfortunately, nothing has changed at the starting point, which led to the suspension of Russian teams.
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