'People come first' - Andy Robertson speaks out before Scotland World Cup play-off v Ukraine
The safety of people in Ukraine must come first as Scotland prepare to face the national team of the war-torn country, says captain Andy Robertson.
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Qatar Open: Iga Świątek voices support for Ukraine in emotional interview
World number four Iga Świątek voiced her support for Ukraine in an emotional post-match interview, following her victory in the final of the Qatar Open.
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.
Czechs refuse to face Russia in WC match
The Czech Republic have joined Poland and Sweden in refusing to face Russia in the play-offs for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar regardless of the match venue.
Czechs join Poland, Sweden in refusing to play Russia
PRAGUE: The Czech Republic joined Poland and Sweden on Sunday in rejecting the to play Russia in the 2022 World Cup qualifying next month in response to that nation’s invasion of Ukraine. The Czech soccer association’s executive committee said it “unanimously approved a decision that the Czech national team will not in any case play Russia.” The soccer federations of Poland and Sweden made the same decision on Saturday.
Soccer - Czech FA refuses to play World Cup qualifier with Russia
The Czech Republic will not play a potential soccer World Cup qualifier against Russia following their invasion of Ukraine, the Czech FA said on Sunday.
"A ver si la FIFA tiene los huevos de eliminar a Rusia"
Wojciech Szczesny vuelve a cargar contra Rusia. El portero de la Juventus y de Polonia se había posicionado en contra de jugar la repesca para el Mundial de Qatar ante los rusos debido a los dramáticos hechos de Ucrania: «Mi mujer es ucraniana, mi hijo tiene sangre ucraniana, y muchos de mis trabajadores lo son, todas personas fantásticas. Ver el sufrimiento y el miedo en sus caras me hace pensar que no puedo quedarme callado como si no fuera nada. Putin ha declarado guerra a todos los valores que representa Europa. El 26 de marzo hubiéramos tenido que jugar contra Rusia, y aunque se me parta el corazón mientras lo escribo, mi conciencia no me permite jugar. Rechazo jugar contra jugadores que representan los valores y los principios de Rusia, rechazo estar en el campo escuchando el himno de Rusia».