Anzhi banned from playing at home in Europe

The club has written an open letter to UEFA President Michel Platini saying it was "deeply sorry and surprised" to hear that it would not be able to stage Europa League matches at its base in the violence-plagued Dagestan region.

UEFA, which according to Anzhi's letter made the decision for security reasons, was not immediately available for comment.

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