Moyes can axe "unbelievable" £31k-p/w WHU ace by unleashing "fearless" 20 y/o "unit" - opinion
West Ham United defender Vladimir Coufal could be set to leave the London Stadium in the summer transfer window.
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‘Totally unacceptable’ - Poland calls for tougher action on Russia from FIFA following invasion of Ukraine
The Polish FA says it would be a “shameful act” for the “entire football community” to face a Russian team in the World Cup playoffs, after criticising FIFA for its stance on Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Global football’s governing body has decided against a total ban on Russia from international competition, but did not rule that out in future — saying the country was on its “final warning”.
Polish FA slam 'unacceptable' FIFA decision as Aston Villa's Matty Cash awaits update
The Polish FA have announced they will not play any fixture against a Russian side after FIFA stopped short of kicking the country out of World Cup qualifying.
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.
West Ham v Wolves player ratings: Rice 8, Soucek 7; Trincao 5, Marcal 6
West Ham revived their top four hopes after Tomas Soucek's second-half goal sealed a 1-0 victory over the Wolves on Sunday.