"Not only Russia, which is waging a war of aggression in violation of international law, but also Belarus, as a major supporter of the Russian leadership, should be excluded from all international football matches and tournaments," Faeser wrote in the letter, according to Der Spiegel magazine. Her ministry is also responsible for sports and Germany will host the Euro 2024. Unlike other federations, the European football governing body UEFA has only excluded Russia from competitions in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.