UEFA, FIFA 'monitoring the situation' in light of escalating Russia-Ukraine crisis
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UEFA and FIFA say they are "monitoring the situation" as the escalating Russia-Ukraine crisis threatens to impact key European and international football matches due to take place in both countries.
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