Athletistic/Basketball. The French Basketball Federation has banned players who play for clubs in Russia and Belarus from playing for the country’s national team.

“Players and staff who have signed a contract with a Russian or Belarusian club will not be called up to the France team until the exclusion measures from international competitions are lifted. In addition, this decision applies to players who have already signed a contract with a Russian or Belarusian club, “said the federation in a statement. The corresponding decision was taken on July 28.

Earlier, UNICS Kazan announced the signing of center Louis Labery, and CSKA Moscow signed striker Livio Jean-Charles.