China News Service, September 20. On the 20th, Beijing time, the Russian Football Association issued a statement on its official website saying that the Russian national football team will not participate in the group draw for the Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Screenshot of the announcement of the Russian Football Association

　　As planned, the draw will be held in Frankfurt on October 9.

The Russian Football Association's move was due to UEFA's previous decision to suspend the participation of the Russian national team and clubs in UEFA competitions.

　　FIFA and UEFA issued a joint statement in late February this year, suspending the participation of Russian clubs and national teams in all FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice.

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