By AFP 28 February 2022 | 4:14 pm UEFA is set to suspend Russian teams from all competitions in response to the invasion of Ukraine, according to a report Monday by German sports agency SID, an AFP subsidiary. UEFA PHOTO: REUTERS UEFA is set to suspend Russian teams from all competitions in response to the invasion of Ukraine, according to a report Monday by German sports agency SID, an AFP subsidiary. The first Russian team affected would be Spartak Moscow, who face RB Leipzig away in a Europa League last 16, first-leg tie on March 10. The Russian women’s national team would also be excluded from the European Championship due to be hosted by England this July. According to SID, the decision to suspend Russia is supported by several national federations, including the powerful German and English associations. “I can’t imagine that there will be matches against Russia. There cannot – and must not – be,” Peter Peters, a candidate for the German FA presidency, told SID. “It is about war. You have to take a clear stance on that.” Latest 1 day ago Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun, on Monday opened the newly-constructed N 2.7 billion Olaiya flyover in Osogbo, the capital, for public use. 1 day ago Premier League strugglers Leeds named American Jesse Marsch as their new manager on Monday, a day after sacking Marcelo Bielsa. 1 day ago Russian clubs and their national teams have been banned from taking part in footballing competitions until further notice by both FIFA and UEFA following their country’s attack on Ukraine. The two governing bodies’ decision sees Russia booted out of World Cup qualification in a U-turn move, having initially declared that Valeri Karpin’s side would be… 1 day ago Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday announced emergency measures intended to prop up the plunging ruble, including banning residents from transferring money… 1 day ago Arsenal on Monday announced record losses of £107.3 million ($143 million) for the financial year ending May 31, 2021.
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