Foreign players and coaches on Russian teams will be allowed to suspend their contracts and play elsewhere until June 30, FIFA announced on Monday.
Why it matters: The announcement comes after FIFA and UEFA banned all Russian club and national teams from competition last week after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The announcement should give players flexibility to play elsewhere while the ban is in place.
The Paralympics began Friday with IPC president Andrew Parsons rebuking Russia.
What they're saying: "I am horrified at what is taking place in the world right now. The 21st century is a time for dialogue and diplomacy, not war and hate. The Olympic Truce for peace ... must be respected and observed, not violated."
Soccer fandom turned barbaric on Saturday in what is being called the "darkest day" in the history of Mexican soccer.
Driving the news: A match between Liga MX clubs Atlas and Querétaro was abruptly suspended in the second half after a riot broke out in the stands and spilled onto the field.
Oksana Masters, who won Team USA's first gold medal of the Beijing Winter Paralympics, has opened about the difficulty in competing in the Games during the Russian military invasion of her birthplace, Ukraine.
What she's saying: "I feel selfish, helpless, and guilty for being here," she wrote in an Instagram post. "However, I have always been so proud to be Ukrainian, felt so much pride at the sight of the Ukrainian flag, and now more than ever, I am the proudest to say I am Ukrainian. My mom always said my Ukrainian heart made me resilient; it made me a fighter."
