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England To Boycott All International Football Matches vs Russia

England will not play international matches at any level "for the forseeable future" against Russian teams following the invasion of Ukraine, the country's football association said Sunday. The decision follows announcements by Poland, Sweden and the Czech Republic -- all future or potential opponents of Russia in World Cup qualifying -- that they will refuse to play Russia at any venue. The FA's statement read, "Out of solidarity with Ukraine and to wholeheartedly condemn the atrocities being committed by the Russian leadership, the FA can confirm that we won't play against Russia in any international fixtures for the foreseeable future.

Soccer-Premier League talking points

(Reuters) - Talking points from the Premier League weekend:

Wayne Gretzky calls for Russia to be banned from rescheduled world juniors

NHL icon Wayne Gretzky made his opinion known Saturday night regarding consequences for Russia's invasion of Ukraine — he believes the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) should ban Russia from the rescheduled world junior men's hockey championships.

Euro backlash as FIFA refuses to expel Russia from WC qualifying

LONDON (AP) — FIFA drew a swift backlash from European nations for not immediately expelling Russia from World Cup qualifying on Sunday and only ordering the country to play without its flag and anthem at neutral venues under the name of its federation — the Football Union of Russia.