Russia, under the name of the Soviet Union, was a founder member of European governing body Uefa.During its suspension from ...

There are elevated football figures who would “have them ... As Fifa president Gianni Infantino said when asked in February about Russia’s ban: “We want to have all the countries playing.” ...

Dan MullanThe continued ban serves as a powerful symbol of the international community's condemnation of Russia's actions in Ukraine. FIFA and UEFA have confirmed the continued exclusion of the ...

Nigeria national football team head coach Éric Chelle commented on the call-up of Krasnodar striker Olakunle Olusegun to the ...

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has analysed the Russian national team ahead of a friendly match against Nigeria later ...

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this ...

Super Eagles legend Peter Odemwingie has shared his thoughts ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly against Russia, ...

Russia's women have exclusively played friendlies since the ban was first imposed ... withdraw from Uefa in favour of joining the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). In 2023, Russian Football ...

It perhaps says something about football legislation that ... Gianni Infantino said when asked in February about Russia’s ban: “We want to have all the countries playing.” ...