"We have to [look at readmitting Russia]. Definitely. This ban has achieved nothing; it has only created more frustration and hatred. Allowing boys and girls from Russia to play football in other parts of Europe could help," he said. "It's something we have to do, definitely, at least in the youth categories."
"When the war stops, [Russia] will be readmitted."
"A media release confirming the Council's decisions said the events would "be open to all 211 FIFA member associations.""
FIFA president Gianni Infantino called for reconsideration of the ban preventing Russia from competing in international football, saying the suspension has achieved nothing and increased frustration and hatred. Infantino proposed readmitting Russian teams at least in youth categories to allow boys and girls to play abroad. FIFA and UEFA expelled and suspended Russia after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine; UEFA briefly eased the policy for U17 teams in 2023 before reversing the decision amid opposition. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said Russia will be readmitted when the war stops. The FIFA Council announced a U15 festival open to all 211 member associations.
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