Russia banned from Euro 2024 qualifiers

UEFA has confirmed that Russia has been banned from qualification for Euro 2024 following their invasion of Ukraine.

This comes as no surprise considering the country has been banned from competing in any Fifa or Uefa competitions since the conflict started in February.

The confirmation of the ban comes before the Euro 2024 qualifying draw which takes place in Frankfurt on 9 October.

While Russia appealed against the bans they were dismissed in July by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

In a statement, Uefa added: “Russia is therefore not included in the Uefa European Football Championship 2022-24 qualifying draw.”

This follows on from them being banned from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar – when they were expelled from March’s play-offs.

It should be added that the women’s team were supposed to compete the summer’s European Championship but after their exclusion Portugal took their place.taking their place.

Also, the 2022 Champions League final was going to be held in St Petersburg, but it was changed to Paris.