Ukraine Anger as FIFA Moves To Welcome Russia Back

Adrian Bogdan

Kyiv has condemned the head of world soccer Gianni Infantino for suggesting an end to Russia’s suspension from international competitions imposed after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The head of international soccer's governing body FIFA said that the ban put in place following Russia’s aggression should be lifted, particularly in youth categories. But Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha posted on X: "Six-hundred seventy-nine Ukrainian girls and boys will never be able to play

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