Players from Pakistan have also not been allowed to take part in the IPL tournament since 2009, following the November 2008 terrorist attacks on Mumbai, which were blamed on Pakistan-based militants.

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Hopes that Tyneside could play a part in the 2018 World Cup have been dashed, after it was announced that the tournament will take place in Russia.

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The world No. 13 told the tournament's Web site that he was unsure if he would take part in next week's Sydney International.

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The ban affects the country's national team and clubs which will not be allowed to take part in any international tournament.

BBC: SPORT | Football | African | Fifa bans Kenya

The Fifa ban affects the country's national team and clubs which will not be allowed to take part in any international tournament.

BBC: SPORT | Football | African | Kenya accuses KFF and Fifa