Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina refuses to play Russian opponent in next match
Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina insists she will not be playing Russian opponent Anastasia Potapova at the Monterrey Open amid the ongoing conflict in her home country.
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Russia slams 'discriminatory' decision by FIFA and UEFA to ban it from all competition
The Russian Football Union on Monday night denounced the decision from FIFA to suspend its teams from all international tournaments, saying the move was "discriminatory".
Speaking of war in current era 'incredible and stupid', says Conte
Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte called for peace in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and said the prospect of war in modern times seemed "incredible".
Ukraine's Svitolina refuses to play against Russia's Potapova in Monterrey
Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina said she would not play her round of 32 match against Russia's Anastasia Potapova in the Monterrey Open unless tennis' governing bodies followed the recommendations made by the International Olympic Committee.
FIA calls extraordinary meeting following invasion of Ukraine
Formula One's governing body FIA will convene an extraordinary meeting of its World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) on Tuesday after a number of sporting federations banned Russian athletes from competing internationally following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Spartak Moscow out of Europa League as UEFA suspends Russia
The Europa League last-16 matches between Spartak Moscow and RB Leipzig have been called off, European soccer's governing body UEFA confirmed on Monday shortly after it suspended Russia's national and club teams from all competitions.
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Russia expelled from World Cup as FIFA and UEFA hand down bans
Paris — Russia has been expelled from the World Cup after being suspended from all international competitions "until further notice", FIFA and UEFA announced in a joint statement on Monday, while European football's governing body also ended its partnership with Russian energy giant Gazprom.