FIFA, UEFA ban 6 countries from facing each other

Football is often seen as a game that brings countries together, but political disputes and conflicts have sometimes made certain international fixtures too sensitive to stage.
In some cases, FIFA and UEFA have kept national teams apart because of political tensions, territorial disputes or security concerns.
Here are six notable pairings that have been kept apart.
Spain vs Gibraltar
Spain and Gibraltar have a long-running dispute over sovereignty. Gibraltar has been under British control since 1713, but Spain continues to claim the territory.
The political disagreement has also affected football, with UEFA keeping the two sides apart in competition draws because of the sensitiv...