Czech FA says ‘no change’ in refusal to play Russia despite FIFA plan
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Sports world hits back at Russia: Multiple sporting sanctions for war on Ukraine
Ukraine has turned virtually the whole world against the Vladimir Putin-led country that is only supported currently by Belarus in the ongoing war. Sports bodies the world over, including the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and football's governing body FIFA, have announced sanctions against Russia, which can have far-reaching consequences for the country as a sporting nation in the future. Here's how the ongoing hostilities in Ukraine by Russian forces threaten to wipe Russia out from world sports: 1. IOC calls for stripping Russia of host status for sports eventsThe International Olympic Committee has urged sports bodies to cancel or move all events they plan to hold in Russia and Belarus, and stop using the countries' flags and national anthems. Russia breached the Olympic Truce by invading Ukraine four days after the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.
FIFA bans matches in Russia, no flag or anthem for team
football matches will be played in Russia and the country's flag and anthem will be banned from any of their matches abroad, governing body FIFA said on Sunday as it announced a number of sanctions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. FIFA said the national team would not compete as Russia but as the Football Union of Russia (RFU) and any games would be held with no fans on "neutral territory". These come after scores of sports federations and clubs cancelled competitions in Russia or have refused to face Russian teams in protest of the invasion.
Czechs refuse to play Russia in 2022 World Cup play-offs: FA
PRAGUE: The Czech Football Association said on Sunday (Feb 27) the national team would not play Russia in a potential 2022 World Cup play-off in March following the invasion of Ukraine.
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FIFA falls short with Russia punishment on weekend football shows its support to Ukraine – The Warm-Up
MONDAY’S BIG STORIES Football does its bit – in the main Ad/> On a sporting weekend filled with tributes, statements and poignant moments amid the suffering in Ukraine, perhaps the most remembered will be compatriots Vitaliy Mykolenko and Oleksandr Zinchenko embracing some 2,000 miles from a homeland that is under attack. Premier League'I got a little bit carried away' — Klopp on wild celebration24/02/2022 AT 10:59 It was a reminder that footballers can’t simply stick to football, that sport can’t avoid ‘politics’, and that the magnitude of this crisis goes well beyond one nation.