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FIFA Announces Russia Must Play Games in Neutral Venue Without Fans, Flag

FIFA has announced that the Russian soccer team will not be allowed to host any games, only playing home games in neutral sites without fans, a flag or performing the national anthem:

“To address football-related matters and in coordination with UEFA, the Bureau of the FIFA Council—involving the FIFA President and the six Confederation Presidents—has unanimously decided to take immediate first measures, in line with recommendations from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and that will be applicable until further notice,” the release said.

The release bullet-points several measures, including no games to be played in Russia, as well as ‘home’ matches having to be played in neutral territory without fans.