FIFA and UEFA have announced that Russian clubs and the national team will be banned from participating in competitions run by the governing bodies, with European football’s governing body confirming that it has cut ties with sponsor Gazprom.
The moves come following pressure from a host of members including the English FA and less than 24 hours after FIFA initially said that it would allow a Russian representative to compete under various conditions.
Russia were meant to face Poland in a World Cup play-off in the end of March but it remains unclear if Poland, who led the calls for the country to be suspended, will be given a bye or another team will be given the place.
