Flag, Hymn, Name: FIFA imposes sanctions against Russia

No more international games in Russia will learn more, home games take place on neutral floor. In addition, the hymn is no longer played when the national team games, the Russian flag will not be visible.

In addition, the national team is no longer allowed to deny their games under the name of Russia. In the future, it will run under the name of your Association RFU. That made FIFA known on Sunday night. The decision was made unanimously and in close coordination with the UEFA. In addition, the FIFA reserves the right to impose further sanctions. An exclusion of Russia from the World Cup play-offs did not take place.

The FIFA once again condemned the "Russian violence at the invasion" and expressed its "lowest solidarity" with all those affected people. In addition, the World Association called "restoring peace and immediate inclusion of a constructive dialogue".

The sport must send signals - with sanctions against Russia: a commentary of addition editor-in-chief Rainer Franzke