UEFA has banned Russia from taking part in the Euro 2024 qualifying series which will begin on the 9th of October.
The Russian national team and club sides have been banned from participating in international football following the ongoing war with Ukraine.
Russia was disqualified from partaking in the World Cup play-offs in Europe owing to the activities of the country in Ukraine.
“All Russian teams are currently suspended following the decision of the UEFA Executive Committee of February 28, 2022, which has further been confirmed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on July 15, 2022,” European football’s governing body said in a statement.
“Russia is therefore not included in the UEFA European Football Championship 2022-24 qualifying draw.”
Meanwhile, Russia appealed the ban at the Court of Arbitration for Sports, (CAS) but it was ruled out by the court.
“The Union is currently awaiting for the full text of the CAS decision, following the study of which a decision will be made on further steps,” the Russian Football Union said.
Recall that Portugal replaced the Russian senior female team at this year’s Euro in England.
The 2024 European Championship will be hosted by Germany, with the qualifying draw set for October 9 in Frankfurt.
Germany’s interior minister has also asked for Belarus to be banned from the tournament due to the country’s backing of Russia.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup,was held in Russia with the finals played in Moscow but the ongoing war with Ukraine has hampered Russia’s chances in world football.
