Russian Football Union (RFU)
Russian Football Union says it will consider shifting from Uefa to AFC
The president of the Russian Football Union has said the organisation "should consider" moving from Uefa to the Asian Football Confederation in light of its suspension by the European the organisation
CAS dismisses appeals against Fifa and Uefa bans on Russian teams
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected appeals against the exclusion of Russian teams from world and European football competitions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Uefa ends Russia’s Euros bid, issues further sanctions
Uefa has terminated Russia’s bid for Euro 2028 or 2032 as part of further sanctions issued against the country for its invasion of Ukraine.
Russia’s ban from Fifa competitions upheld by CAS
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected a request from the Russian Football Union (RFU) to temporarily lift a ban imposed by Fifa, the sport’s global governing body, that prevents Russian t…
CAS receives Russia’s appeal over football ban as Fifa rules on World Cup play-offs
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed that it has registered an appeal from the Russian Football Union (RFU) over its ban from Uefa and Fifa competitions, while Fifa has confirmed that…
Adidas suspends Russian national teams kit deal
Sportswear manufacturer Adidas has suspended its sponsorship agreement with the Russian Football Union amid the ongoing Russian invasion and bombardment of Ukraine
Russia out of World Cup after Fifa and Uefa bar its teams
Russia has been eliminated from qualifying for the 2022 Fifa World Cup after the governing bodies of world and European football barred all Russian teams from their competitions
RFU and Premiership Rugby seek bailouts as UK government prepares aid package
England’s Rugby Football Union has warned of “severe consequences for the sport” if venues remain closed to fans throughout the winter.
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Russia eyes Uefa Super Cup hosting rights
Russia has submitted a bid for Kazan to host the 2022 or 2023 edition of the Uefa Super Cup, the country’s national football association has announced.
New RFU president seeks to improve Russian football finances
Alexander Dyukov, chief executive of Gazprom Neft, has pledged to improve the financial fortunes of Russian football after being elected as the new president of the sport’s national governing body.
Championship rugby clubs may take legal action if Premiership scraps promotion and relegation
The stakeholders of Premiership Rugby are seeking “crucial” talks with the Rugby Football Union about the structure of the sport in England, which could see promotion and relegation to and from the top…
Mutko quits role as Russian Football Union president
Vitaly Mutko, who was banned from the Olympics for life because of the country’s doping scandals, has resigned as president of the Russian Football Union.
Mutko returns to Russian Football Union
Vitaly Mutko appears to have been reinstated as president of the Russian Football Union, less than a year after stepping down from the role