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Poland refuses to play Russia in WC qualifier, cites Ukraine

WARSAW, Poland: Poland is refusing to play its World Cup qualifier against Russia next month in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Polish soccer federation president said Saturday. Cezary Kulesza made the announcement on Twitter and indicated Poland was in talks with other federations to present a unified position to FIFA, which is responsible for the March 24 game in Moscow. “No more words, time to act!” Kulesza wrote, saying the move was prompted by the “escalation of the aggression.” Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, the nation’s all-time leading scorer and winner of FIFA’s best-player award for the past two years, immediately responded to say it’s the “right decision!” “I can’t imagine playing a match with the Russian National Team in a situation when armed aggression in Ukraine continues,” the Bayern Munich star said on Twitter.

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Poland refuses to play Russia in World Cup qualification playoff match after invasion of Ukraine

By Ben Morse, CNN

Poland announce boycott of Russia qualifier in response to invasion of Ukraine

Poland have refused to play against Russia in their upcoming World Cup qualifier.

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Poland refuses to play Russia in WC qualifier, cites Ukraine

Wojciech Szczesny promises Russia refusal and makes FIFA demand in 'heartbreaking' statement

Poland refuse to play 2022 World Cup play-off against Russia

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Robert Lewandowski Backs Poland's Decision To Not Play FIFA World Cup Qualifier With Russia

Speed Skater Nils van der Poel Gives Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 Gold Medal To Chinese Dissident

Poland refuses to play Russia in World Cup qualification playoff match after invasion of Ukraine

Poland announce boycott of Russia qualifier in response to invasion of Ukraine