FIFA: Russia ban has generated “more frustration and hatred” (Gianni Infantino)

"This ban has brought nothing. It has only generated more frustration and hatred,” said Gianni Infantino (ITA-SUI), president of FIFA, on British television channel Sky Sports on 02/02/2026, referring to Russia’s situation. Russia – like Belarus – has been excluded from international football competitions since the start of the war it launched...