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FIFA President Gianni Infantino reportedly looking to lift Russia ban

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 4 Feb 2026, 8:26pm
Russian President Vladimir Putin touches the World Cup trophy as FIFA President Gianni Infantino stands beside him at the 2018 Fifa World Cup. (Photo / AP)
Russian President Vladimir Putin touches the World Cup trophy as FIFA President Gianni Infantino stands beside him at the 2018 Fifa World Cup. (Photo / AP)

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reportedly looking to lift Russia ban

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 4 Feb 2026, 8:26pm

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly looking into lifting the governing body's ban on Russia.

Russian national teams and clubs were suspended from all competitions by FIFA and Uefa in February 2022, following the invasion of Ukraine.

UK correspondent Mike Pearse explained further.

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