Ryan Fraser's Scotland won't face Ukraine in March as World Cup play-off semi-final postponed
Scotland's World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine has been postponed. The nations were set to meet at Hampden Park on Thursday, March 24.
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World Cup 2022: Scotland v Ukraine qualifier postponed due to Russia invasion
FIFA have granted Ukraine’s request for their World Cup semi-final playoff against Scotland to be postponed. The two nations were set to face each other at Hampden on March 24, however, Ukraine asked FIFA to delay the game after the country was invaded by Russia. Ad/> A new date has not yet been set with discussions currently ongoing, although the fixture is likely to now take place in June.
FIFA Opens Special Transfer Window For Foreign Players And Coaches In Russia And Ukraine
FIFA has opened a special transfer window to allow foreign players and coaches to temporarily leave Ukrainian and Russian clubs and sign for new teams.
Scotland v Ukraine World Cup play-off to be delayed as Scottish FA notified over decision and new date
Scotland’s World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine will be delayed until June as was widely expected.
'No excuses': Depleted New Zealand expect success in World Cup qualifiers
New Zealand will be under-strength at Oceania's World Cup qualifying tournament but should still have enough quality to ensure success, coach Danny Hay said on Tuesday.
Liverpool sent Nottingham Forest warning as Reds appeal made
Head coach Steve Cooper wants Nottingham Forest to harness the winning mentality they are creating at the City Ground, having clinched their place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
FIFA Says Foreign Players Can Leave Ukraine And Russia
Foreign footballers and coaches working in Russia and Ukraine will be allowed to temporarily suspend their contracts and move elsewhere, FIFA announced on Monday. Sports bodies have barred Russia from international competition following the invasion of Ukraine and FIFA said the new measures were designed "to facilitate the departure of foreign players and coaches from Russia" should they wish to leave. "Foreign players and coaches will have the right to unilaterally suspend their employment contracts until the end of the season in Russia (June 30)," world football's governing body said in a statement.
Fifa postpones Ukraine's World Cup qualifier against Scotland
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