FIFA Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Fifa and Uefa barred all Russian football clubs and public entities from all rivalries.
The world and European football governing organizations have stated that they will be banned "until further notification."
This means that the Russian men's team will be unable to compete in their World Cup play-off matches one month from now, while the Russian women's team would be excluded from this late spring's Euro 2022 contest.
Spartak Moscow has also been eliminated from the Europa League, while their last-16 opponents RB Leipzig have advanced to the quarter-finals.
Additionally, Uefa has terminated its sponsorship agreement with Russian oil behemoth Gazprom.
"Football is fully integrated here and in full solidarity with all persons harmed in Ukraine," Fifa and Uefa stated in a joint statement.
"The two presidents are hopeful that the situation in Ukraine will improve significantly and rapidly, allowing football to once again serve as a vehicle for individual solidarity and harmony."
Fifa and Uefa decided to intervene after Russia, backed by Belarus, launched a tactical offensive on neighboring Ukraine on Thursday.
On 24 March, the Russian men's group was scheduled to face Poland in a World Cup play-off semi-final.
Fifa just determined that Russia should conclude its upcoming matches in an unbiased area, under the name Football Union of Russia, and without their flag or anthem.
Whatever the case, the proclamation sparked debate – and Scotland and the Republic of Ireland joined a number of other countries, including England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, as well as Poland, the Czech Republic, and Sweden, in boycotting to play Russia.
On Monday, Scottish FA president Rod Petrie maintained contact with his Ukrainian counterpart "to transmit something specific of assistance, kinship, and unity," as the two nations prepare to meet in their World Cup play-off semi-final on 24 March.
The 2022 Champions League final, which was originally scheduled for St Petersburg on 28 May, has been relocated to Paris, while various clubs have found their own unique ways to distance themselves from Russia.
Manchester United has dissolved its sponsorship deal with Russia's national airline Aeroflot, while Bundesliga club Schalke has severed its relationship with crucial sponsor Gazprom, having removed the Russian energy company's insignia from its shirts last week.
Tottenham administrator Antonio Conte stated on Monday: "The entire world must be lowered and demonstrated to be powerful against the incompetence of individuals."
He continued: "I feel it is generally correct to explain our error regarding the absurdity of a few alternatives. Football and Uefa must be kept to a minimum and demonstrate their stability."
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