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Gianni Infantino, head of soccer’s global governing body, FIFA, told Sky News that his organization’s ban on teams from Russia and its ally, Belarus — imposed after the invasion of Ukraine — should be lifted because it had “not achieved anything.”
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Gianni Infantino said FIFA's ban on teams from Russia and Belarus should be lifted
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- Gianni Infantino
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:15 PM (6 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:15 PM (6 months ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/07/world/europe/russia-olympics-sports-sanctions-ukraine.html
Olympics officials are signaling a willingness to ease restrictions on Russia, imposed due to its doping program and invasion of Ukraine. The move comes as the war nears its fourth year, despite ongoing sanctions and suspensions. Russian athletes are currently competing as neutral athletes.
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