Uefa extends bans on Russian sides in European competition into next season

Decision puts an end to Russia's bid for Euro 2028 and Euro 2032 
Uefa extends bans on Russian sides in European competition into next season

 Russian teams will not be allowed to play in European club competitions next season, UEFA has announced. Picture: Jeff Holmes/PA Wire.

Russia will remain frozen out of international football for the foreseeable future after Uefa extended its ban on its national and club sides competing in continental competition into next season and dismissed bids to host either Euro 2028 or Euro 2032.

Russia and its clubs have been suspended by both the European governing body and global counterpart Fifa since February following the invasion of Ukraine.

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