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Russia drops appeal over World Cup ban

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced on Tuesday that the Football Union of Russia (FUR) had withdrawn its appeal against FIFA and the Polish, Swedish and Czech Republic Football Associations.

FIFA and European governing body UEFA decided that all Russian teams, whether national or club sides, would be suspended from participation in their competitions until further notice after Russia invaded Ukraine.

Russia were set to host Poland in a World Cup qualifying playoff on 24 March, but FIFA had said that Poland would be given a bye to the final of their path in the playoffs to play either Sweden or the Czech Republic.

CAS said that the procedure would be terminated shortly.

CAS said that Russia, which calls its actions in Ukraine a “special military operation”, has also filed appeals seeking annulment of its bans from international gymnastics, rugby, rowing, and skating.

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