Dirty money bought the last world cup (in Russia). Dirty money has bought the next world cup.
It's no wonder they are sat on their hands at the moment and just being seen to be doing something which is pretty much pointless.
I know the football team has nothing to do with the invasion of Ukraine but whilst this is happening the whole of Russia should be seen as a pariah state and this includes it's sporting bodies, and if they are upset at being kicked out of various competition they can take it up with Putin.
It sounds like UEFA are going to kick Spartak Moscow from the Europa League and award the tie to RB Leipzig, that announcement is due soon with the game being scheduled in the next couple of weeks.
I guess if that happens they will kick them out of the Nations League, however that isn't until June. The World Cup Qualifiers are in March, and it won't surprise me to see FIFA ride it out, but they will look stupid if the other 3 teams refuse to take part from that Qualifying group.
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Edin Nowhere Impact SubP.L.22/23 Entrant
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I sent this email to FIFA, don't doubt it will fall on deaf ears but I needed to say something.
Sir
I find it morally reprehensible that the world football authority feels it has no commitment to the international community.
The recent statement from your organisation is almost comic.
Only allowing Russia to “not play under a Russian flag” at “neutral venues” is equivalent to the children’s game, if I can’t see it, it’s not there.
I have loved football all my life, I’m 68 years old, but I find FIFA self serving and disconnected from a world where conflict is both frequent and catastrophic for the people.
Remember football is only a game, no-matter what Bill Shankley said.
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I see Motorsport UK and have banned Russian drivers from all competitions, including UK GP, when FIA didn't go as far
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm….let me think?Damo and Craven Cottager like this. -
In FIFA’s inbox!
On 27 Feb 2022, at 20:03, Contact (FIFA) <contact_noreply@fifa.org> wrote:
Thank you for your e-mail.
Due to the many enquiries we receive on a daily basis, we are not able to provide individual replies to questions that are answered within the FAQ page on our official website, FIFA.com:
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bantamlad92 Squad PlayerP.L. 21/22 Entrant P.L. 20/21 Entrant
Your subject title is very misleading.
Fifa don't support Russia. They've clearly punished them. In your opinion it is not enough of a punishment, but let's have it right they've been punished, and certainly aren't supported, a claim which is ridiculous.trevor likes this. -
Looks like FIFA under pressure, are going to ban not just the country, but also players from Russia and Belorussia from playing in any FIFA organised tournament. Eventually catching up with the majority of opinion of footballing nations. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/60560567
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I sent this email to FIFA, don't doubt it will fall on deaf ears but I needed to say something.
Sir
I find it morally reprehensible that the world football authority feels it has no commitment to the international community.
The recent statement from your organisation is almost comic.
Only allowing Russia to “not play under a Russian flag” at “neutral venues” is equivalent to the children’s game, if I can’t see it, it’s not there.
I have loved football all my life, I’m 68 years old, but I find FIFA self serving and disconnected from a world where conflict is both frequent and catastrophic for the people.
Remember football is only a game, no-matter what Bill Shankley said.
Thanks for listening but do something.Bigrod likes this. -
I see Russia and Belarus are being allowed to compete in the Formula One
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-10563605/Russia-F1-driver-Nikita-Mazepin-BANNED-competing-outside-homeland.html
Also why is Abramovitch being allowed to sell some/ all of his London properties and also potentially sell Chelsea to some Swiss guy.
Aren't Abramovitch's assets frozen?Bronco likes this. -
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Offcomedun Important PlayerQatar 2022 Entrant P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter Euro2020 Winner Euro 2020 P.L. 20/21 3rd Place
Pressure has had its effect:
BBC News - Ukraine crisis: Fifa and Uefa ban all Russian clubs and national teams
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Edin Nowhere Impact SubP.L.22/23 Entrant
Russian and Belarus footballers can still play for clubs. If Bradford City had one he would still be able to play for us, in the same way a Russian or Belarus driver can still drive in F1.
However all Russian and Belarus teams are banned, the F1 race has been removed from Russia and no reference to Russia or Belarus can be made (ie podium flags, anthem, etc). -
Offcomedun Important PlayerQatar 2022 Entrant P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter Euro2020 Winner Euro 2020 P.L. 20/21 3rd Place
Why? Fear of litigation? Not wanting to upset Russian donors to the Tory Party? Who knows?
Even senior Tories like David Davis are questioning the delay and asking why Abramovitch hasn't had his assets frozen.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/01/questions-raised-over-time-lag-on-uk-moves-to-sanction-oligarchs?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other -
It'll cost too much. Lawyers will make millions defending the indefensible and these people have more money than the state can afford...our wonderful legal system. You can literally get away with murder if you've got the brass
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Keep politics out of sport, It is rarely a good thing,
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