Germany coach Flick backs Russia’s expulsion from WC play-offs

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Germany coach Hansi Flick believes global football governing body FIFA was right to exclude Russia from the World Cup play-offs this month following the invasion of Ukraine. “As a symbol I find such measures correct,” Flick told Stern magazine. Russia were suspended by FIFA and also European ruling body UEFA which stops their clubs competing in continental competitions. Poland were supposed to visit Moscow on Thursday in the semi-final of their play-off path to the finals in Qatar later this year but were given a bye to the final. But Flick said he “does not believe [Russian President Vladimir…

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