Breaking News: FIFA will ban Russia and its teams, ejecting the country from qualifying for the 2022 World Cup only weeks before it was to play for one of Europe’s final places in the tournament. UEFA will join FIFA in issuing and honoring the ban. *****TVD3uh1oUY pic.twitter.com/cqv9ZvVv7h
— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 28, 2022
FIFA/UEFA suspend Russian clubs and national teams from all competitions
— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) February 28, 2022
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FIFA and UEFA suspend Russian clubs and national teams from all competitions.
— UEFA (@UEFA) February 28, 2022
Full statement: ??
"No more words, time to act!"
— Eurosport (@eurosport) February 26, 2022
Polish FA president Cezary Kulesza has said Poland will refuse to play Russia in their World Cup qualifying play-off following the invasion of Ukraine - a stance endorsed by Robert Lewandowski.
Ukrainian footballer Roman Yaremchuk received a standing ovation when entering the field to play for Benfica against Vitoria in show of support for Ukraine.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) February 27, 2022
Yaremchuk also got to wear the captain's armband.
P.S. Congrats on the victory, @SLBenfica
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