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The FIFA Council does not plan to consider Russia's return to international competitions.
Earlier, FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that Russia's ban should be lifted: "The ban has achieved nothing - it has only created more frustration and hatred."
However, according to The Times, such a move would cause strong resistance from several European countries. The FIFA Council is not planning to hold a vote on this issue.
Russian national teams and clubs have been suspended from FIFA and UEFA competitions since 2022.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino commented on the suspension of the Russian national team from international competitions.
Idman.Biz reports that the Russian national team has been suspended from official matches under the auspices of FIFA and UEFA since 2022. Russian clubs are also banned from participating in international competitions.
"We are obliged to do this (to consider the removal of the Russian national team from international competitions - ed.). Of course. This ban has achieved nothing; it has only created more frustration and hatred. It would be useful for girls and boys from Russia to play football in other parts of Europe," Infantino said, citing Sky News.
In addition, the FIFA president said that the organization should consider making changes to its rules and including a provision in its charter stating that no country can be deprived of playing football for political reasons.
