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Russia to play in first Fifa tournament since Ukraine invasion

The Independent reportFriday 18 September, 13:18 UKSingle source

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Russia's under-15 team will compete in Azerbaijan next month, marking their first Fifa tournament since the 2022 Ukraine invasion.

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