The sanction of the football authorities is drastic. Fifa and UEFA have decided to exclude Russia from all their competitions. And the misfortune of some is the happiness of others. Overview.
World Cup 2022: Poland in the final
The official announcement has not yet been given for the dam planned for the end of March, but it is already clear that Russia will be excluded. And there will be no substitute or drafted country.
Poland, who were due to face the Russians on March 24, will automatically qualify for the play-off final. Robert Lewandowski’s band therefore only has one game to win to access the World Cup in Qatar. It will be March 28 against the winner of Sweden – Czech Republic.
Europa League: Leipzig qualified for the quarterfinals
The only club still engaged in European competition, Spartak Moscow will not be able to participate in its round of 16 against Leipzig. The Germans therefore skip a step and join the quarter-finals.
League of Nations: towards a promoted nation
Next June, the new edition of the League of Nations will begin. Russia were in Group B2 along with Iceland, Israel and Albania. To replace Valeri Karpin’s selection, UEFA are reportedly considering promoting one nation from League C to B and one from League D to C.
Women’s Euro 2022: Portugal drafted
The exclusion of Russia for the Women’s Euro scheduled for next July has yet to be recorded. But the most logical solution, and the one that should be adopted, would be to draft Portugal, which had played in the playoffs against Russia in April 2021.
