Russia could make international return at new FIFA under-15 event

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2025-12-17

London (PA Media/dpa) - Russia could return to international football next year after FIFA announced plans for a new under-15 competition which will be "open to all associations". Russia have been banned from FIFA and UEFA competitions since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, but last week the Olympic Summit recommended youth athletes from Russia and Belarus be allowed to compete in international sports events under their own flag and with their na......

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