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Uefa to block Russia's return to football amid FIFA clash

Published July 8, 2026 · Updated July 8, 2026 · The Guardian

Uefa is ready to block the return of Russian teams to international football following the IOC's decision to lift the country's suspension, setting up a potential conflict with Fifa.

Despite the International Olympic Committee (IOC) provisionally lifting the suspension on Russian athletes, Uefa has announced it will block Russian teams from returning to football. newsbetting.bond

Fifa has indicated it will review its position after the four-year ban following the invasion of Ukraine, but Uefa's firm stance suggests another potential dispute between the two governing bodies.

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