In February 2022, FIFA, announced a ban of the Russian football team from competing in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, following the incursion of the Russian military into Ukrainian territory. The Russian Football Union has since appealed the ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Critically analyse the view, justifying your response with appropriate support, that there are no legal bases under FIFA statutes to support its ban of the Russian football team. Your response should be no more than 1000 words. [10%]