France Say Russia Should Be Expelled From 2022 World Cup
World Cup champions France have called on Russia to be expelled from this year's tournament, with three counties refusing to face them in the playoffs.
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Ukraine invasion: Czechs to boycott any Russia World Cup match, Elina Svitolina donates prize money
The Czech Republic have joined Sweden and Poland in saying they will boycott any game against Russia in football's World Cup play-offs as sport continues to react to the invasion of Ukraine.
Czech Republic join Poland, Sweden in refusing to play Russia in 2022 World Cup playoffs
The Czech Republic joined Poland and Sweden on Sunday in refusing to play Russia in the 2022 World Cup qualifying next month in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
French Football Federation Calls For Russia To Be Thrown Out Of 2022 FIFA World Cup
Russia should be expelled from the 2022 World Cup after invading Ukraine, French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet told Le Parisien newspaper on Sunday. On the fourth day of the invasion, Ukrainians and Russians said they were ready for talks to halt a conflict that has forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes. France were crowned world champions in 2018 after beating Croatia in the final in Moscow. "The world of sport, and especially football, cannot remain neutral. I certainly would not oppose the expulsion of Russia," said Le Graet.
World champions France call for Russia to be thrown out of 2022 World Cup: Federation
Russia should be expelled from the 2022 World Cup after invading Ukraine, French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet told Le Parisien newspaper on Sunday. On the fourth day of the invasion, Ukrainians and Russians said they were ready for talks to halt a conflict that has forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes. France were crowned world champions in 2018 after beating Croatia in the final in Moscow.
Francia se inclina por la expulsión de Rusia del Mundial
El presidente de la Federación Francesa de Fútbol, Noël Le Graët, se pronunció en una entrevista con Le Parisien sobre la invasión rusa a Ucrania. Mientras varias naciones como Polonia y Suecia anunciaron su negativa a enfrentarse a Rusia en la repesca para el Mundial de Catar, Francia se inclina por la expulsión de la selección rusa de la competición. “El mundo del deporte, y en particular del fútbol, no puede permanecer neutral. Ciertamente no me opondré a una exclusión de Rusia”, expresó Le Graét.
World champions France call for Russia to be thrown out of 2022 World Cup
Russia should be expelled from the 2022 World Cup after invading Ukraine, French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet told Le Parisien newspaper on Sunday.
Robert Lewandowski backs Poland’s decision to boycott Russia World Cup play-off
Robert Lewandowski has backed the Polish Football Association’s decision to refuse to play Russia in their upcoming World Cup play-off.