FIFA says it will not organize soccer matches in Russia

FIFA has announced that it will not organize any football matches in Russia.

And the federation added in a statement published by “Reuters” that Russia’s matches, which are supposed to be held on its soil, “will be held in neutral stadiums without fans.”

FIFA indicated that the Russian Federation would be able to participate in any tournament under the name “Russian Football Federation” and not Russia.

He added that Russia will not be allowed to raise its flag or play its national anthem in those matches.