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Johnson calls for Champions League final to be moved from Russia
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Poland refuse to play 2022 World Cup play-off against Russia
Poland's football federation president announced on Saturday that their national team will not play the 2022 World Cup play-off with Russia in Moscow on March 24 due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Okolie vs Cieslak Ring Walks: What Time Are They Expected to Take Place on the Night?
Lawrence Okolie will be defending his WBO World Cruiserweight Title on Sunday 27th February 2022, but what time will the main event fighters be making their ring walks?
Robert Lewandowski Backs Poland's Decision To Not Play FIFA World Cup Qualifier With Russia
Polish footballer Robert Lewandowski on Saturday backed the Polish FA's decision to not play their 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off with Russia in Moscow on March 24. The winners of Poland vs Russia are due to play Sweden or Czech Republic for a place in the finals. Cezary Kulesz, the president of the Polish football federation said on Twitter: "No more words, it's time to act. Due to the escalation of the aggression of the Russian Federation towards Ukraine, the Polish national team does not intend to play the play-off match against Russia."
Speed Skater Nils van der Poel Gives Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 Gold Medal To Chinese Dissident
Swedish speed skater Nils van der Poel has given one of the two gold medals he won in Beijing to Chinese-Swedish dissident Gui Minhai to protest against China's human rights violations, Amnesty International said on Friday. Van der Poel, who has been fiercely critical of the decision to award Beijing the Winter Olympic Games, on Thursday gave his 10,000-meter gold medal to Angela Gui, the daughter of bookseller Gui Minhai, who is serving 10 years in prison in China on charges of illegally providing intelligence abroad. "I am not the voice of all Olympians, but me and my friends dedicated our lives to strive for excellence within sports, and the Chinese government chose to use our dreams as a political weapon to legitimise their regime," Van der Poel said in a statement published by Amnesty International.
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.
Doting dad Benni McCarthy gushes over his all-conquering 'novice' AmaZulu
Cape Town - Benni McCarthy's dual role as a doting father and a proud coach played itself out at Friday's night press conference after AmaZulu had scored back-to-back Champions League wins.