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FIFA Allows Russia to Play in World Cup Qualifiers, But Bans Flag and National Anthem

FIFA Allows Russia to Play in World Cup Qualifiers, But Bans Flag and National Anthem

Photograph through Jurij Kodrun/Getty Pictures FIFA introduced on Sunday it will permit Russia to play in the World Cup qualifying, but banned using Russia’s flag, national anthem, and title. The staff will as a substitute play under the “RFU” acronym of its football federation, the Russian Football Union, and can […]