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Football diplomacy: banned by FIFA, Russia vie for $10,000 in Vietnam

AFP · 3 months ago

In front of a sparse crowd in Hanoi, Vietnam face Russia -- a team barred from major international football tournaments after Moscow invaded Ukraine.

Iranian women in stadium to watch Russia football friendly

AFP · 1 year ago

Iran on Thursday allowed female football fans into a stadium for a national team match for the first time in more than a year.

Saudi says no objection to Russia joining Asian football body

AFP · 1 year ago

Saudi Arabia would not object to Russia joining the Asian Football Confederation, its sports minister told AFP on Wednesday, as Russian officials search for ways to return to international competition.

FIFA reject Ukraine president's request to share message of peace at World Cup final

Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago

The Ukraine president offered to appear in a video speaking to fans ahead of Sunday's final.

With Russia banned from World Cup, fans cheer on Serbian 'brothers'

AFP · 2 years ago

At a bustling Moscow bar, football fans wearing red, white and blue are glued to the TV screens as teams line up for the national anthems ahead of a World Cup match.

Todd Boehly-led group completes Chelsea takeover as the 'Abramovich era' officially ends

Live Soccer TV · 2 years ago

The Blues have a new owner.

Russia captain Dzyuba quits Zenit

AFP · 2 years ago

Russian captain Artem Dzyuba announced on Sunday that he was leaving Zenit Saint Petersburg, two months after asking to be left out of the national squad because of the conflict in Ukraine.

UEFA blocks Russia from bidding on 2028 and 2032 tournaments

Live Soccer TV · 2 years ago

Despite hosting the 2018 World Cup, Russia has apparently been blocked from making bids to host future football tournaments, including the 2028 and 2032 iterations of the UEFA EURO competition.

Russia drops World Cup legal challenge against FIFA

AFP · 2 years ago

CAS said Russia had dopped its legal action against FIFA, but not against UEFA

UEFA World Cup Qualifiers: Where to watch all the Path B matches featuring Poland, Russia, Sweden and Czech Republic

Live Soccer TV · 2 years ago

The battle for one final spot is on with one place already confirmed under special consideration.

Russia among four candidates to host Euro 2028 and Euro 2032

AFP · 2 years ago

UEFA will announce the hosts of both Euro 2028 and Euro 2032 in September next year

Russia's request to suspend World Cup playoff rejected

AFP · 2 years ago

Russia remain barred from their 2022 World Cup playoff against Poland

Russia captain Dzyuba left out of squad over Ukraine conflict

AFP · 2 years ago

Captain Artem Dzyuba has asked not to be selected for Russia

Sweden fears Russia World Cup ban gives Poland upper hand

AFP · 2 years ago

Sweden, pictured in action against Greece in a World Cup qualifier, will face the Czech Republic in the playoff semi-final on March 24

Barcelona and sharp-again Aubameyang in Europa League trophy hunt

AFP · 2 years ago

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has rediscovered his scoring touch since joining Barcelona from Arsenal

Chelsea SOLD? Turkish billionaire makes bold claim as the search for Abramovich's successor intensifies

Live Soccer TV · 2 years ago

The deal for the sale of the Premier League club is apparently close to completion.

Russia to appeal to sports court against World Cup ban

AFP · 2 years ago

Less than four years on from the World Cup in Russia, Gianni Infantino and FIFA have expelled the country from the next edition. The Russian Football Union is crying foul

Premier League TV rights deal in Russia 'under review'

AFP · 2 years ago

The Premier League is looking at the suspension or termination of its Russian television deal

Dortmund cancel Schroeder's membership over Russia links

AFP · 2 years ago

Bundesliga football club Borussia Dortmund said Wednesday they have withdrawn honorary membership from Germany's former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder because of his links to Russia.