Russia

Russia

Kelechi Iheanacho makes a case, Umar brothers make history as experimental Super Eagles hold Russia to draw Kelechi Iheanacho makes a case, Umar brothers make history as experimental Super Eagles hold Russia to draw

A young and experimental Nigeria side pulled back a two-goal deficit to claim a 3-3 draw with Russia in an international friendly match in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday.

Eric Chelle bullish about young squad for Russia friendly as withdrawals deplete Super Eagles Eric Chelle bullish about young squad for Russia friendly as withdrawals deplete Super Eagles

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle expects the Super Eagles to play with intensity and go for victory against Russia on Tuesday.

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Ukraine leader blasts Gianni Infantino bid to lift FIFA's Russia ban Ukraine leader blasts Gianni Infantino bid to lift FIFA's Russia ban

Ukraine's sports minister has said FIFA president Gianni Infantino's bid to lift a ban on Russia competing at youth level are "irresponsible" and "infantile."

FIFA, UEFA unlikely to block Russia's first Euro friendly - sources FIFA, UEFA unlikely to block Russia's first Euro friendly - sources

Russia are expected to be granted clearance from FIFA and UEFA to play European opposition for the first time since being suspended from competitive football in 2022, sources have told ESPN.

UEFA set to reinstate Russian youth teams into competitions UEFA set to reinstate Russian youth teams into competitions

UEFA has said it will explore options for Russia's youth teams to return to competition for the first time since the country's invasion of Ukraine.

Euro 2024: UEFA confirms Russia ban for tournament; Belarus enter draw despite German plea Euro 2024: UEFA confirms Russia ban for tournament; Belarus enter draw despite German plea

UEFA confirmed on Tuesday that Russia has been banned from the 2024 European Championship.

CAS upholds Russia football ban, clubs remain excluded from Champions League CAS upholds Russia football ban, clubs remain excluded from Champions League

Russia remains barred from Europe's leading football competitions including the Champions League after CAS rejected appeals.

Russian football ban appeal to be heard by CAS in July Russian football ban appeal to be heard by CAS in July

Russian appeals against bans from international football are set to be heard at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in July.

CAS upholds UEFA ban on Russian teams CAS upholds UEFA ban on Russian teams

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld UEFA's ban on Russian teams taking part in its competitions, it said on Tuesday.

FIFA suspends Russia from World Cup, UEFA throws teams out of European competition FIFA suspends Russia from World Cup, UEFA throws teams out of European competition

Russia have been kicked out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by FIFA and clubs have been suspended following the invasion of Ukraine.

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# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Canada 3 +9 7
2 Mexico 3 +4 6
3 China 3 +2 4
4 Chinese Taipei 3 -15 0
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Yulia Grichenk.. 0 0 0
Diana Ponomare.. 0 0 0

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Yulia Grichenk.. 0 0 0
Diana Ponomare.. 0 0 0