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Russia was kicked out of the World Cup in 2022, after the world governing body and the European association issued a joint statement to confirm that all Russian national teams and clubs have been suspended until further notice.

Russia won't be involved in the World Cup play-offs due to growing pressure from European nations and the International Olympic Committee.

Spartak Moscow have been removed from the competition, meaning they will face a bye in the quarterfinals.

The deal with the Russian energy company was worth 40 million dollars a year.

The decision by Paris to take the showpiece fixture away from the Russian city came after Saint Petersburg was stripped of the hosting rights.

All Russian teams, whether national representative teams or club teams, will be suspended from the game by the two organizations.

The highest decision-making bodies of both institutions adopted these decisions today.

Football is fully united here and in full solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Both Presidents hope that the situation in Ukraine will improve so that football can once again be a way for people to come together.

The decision to end the partnership with Gazprom was made by the European football governing body.

The decision is effective immediately and covers all existing agreements.