Sport and Russia: A Commentary on the Ukraine War – Sport
Gianni Infantino probably really thought at one point that he was on an equal footing with Vladimir Putin. So between President and President. Well, it’s not a nuclear force that Infantino commands, but at least the proud universe of football! “Together we will show the world what we are capable of,” the FIFA President actually […]
The FIA cancels the Russian GP in Sochi and condemns the war
View of the Sochi circuit, which was going to host the Russian GP. / EP World Cup 2022 “We are seeing the development of the situation in Ukraine with sadness and shock,” acknowledges the highest motoring body, after the drivers’ rejection to compete in ex-Soviet territory The International Automobile Federation (FIA) canceled this Friday the […]
Werder Bremen: ex-players in the Ukraine war in fear of death – Bundesliga
“I just wanted to play football, now I’m in the middle of a war.” The Incredible Story of Abdullah Dogan (25). The former third-division footballer from Werder II traveled to Kharkov/Ukraine at the beginning of the week to sign a contract with first-division side Metalist. When he wanted to fly back to Bremen on Thursday […]
The Great Price of the Ukrainian Invasion for the Russian Sports World All
KOMPAS.com – The strategic success of the Russian troops in their invasion of Ukraine was rewarded in the form of blow after blow that Vladimir Putin’s country received in the world of sports. Until Friday (25/2/2022) evening WIB, aka the second day of the invasion, international media reported that Russian parachute troops and special forces […]
Russia Invasion of Ukraine, Chelsea Affected Ahead of Carabao Cup Final
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — Trainer Chelsea Thomas Tuchel reveals his players are now worried and disturbed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine linked to club owner relations Roman Abramovich and Vladimir Putin. Tuchel described the whole ‘terrible’ scenario that had overshadowed their preparations for the Carabao Cup final. This is also related to Chelsea owner Roman […]
Jigoro Kano’s handwritten book “Energetic Good Use” presented to President Putin, a judoka. Remember the words –OGGI’s Oh! Olympic– Sports Column: Nikkan Sports
February 25, 2022 at 20:34 Russian President Vladimir Putin (PNP, taken on December 1, 2017) A miserable sight on a TV full of “nice” smiles. Immediately after the Beijing Olympics that impressed the world, people all over the world were angry and angry at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The IOC said it was a “violation […]
Next step against Russia: UEFA wants to get rid of donor Gazprom
Next step against Russia UEFA wants to get rid of donor Gazprom 02/25/2022, 10:38 p.m The Russian state-owned company Gazprom has been one of UEFA’s most important partners since 2012. Only last year was the partnership extended from the Champions League to other tournaments, including the EM 2024 in Germany. Now UEFA is about to […]
The Euroleague will not play matches in Russia
BarcelonaFollowing the start of the bombing of Ukraine, the Euroleague decided that no match of the competition would be played in Russia. The decision does not affect the commitments that Russian teams must play as visitors, which will be maintained on the scheduled date and place. The organization promised to have a new agenda this […]
The Haas Formula One team is hiding its ties with Russia
MontmelóThe world of sports continues to take action against Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. The latest protagonist to do so has been the Hass Formula 1 team, closely linked to the country. Uralkali, a Russian potash fertilizer company and the main sponsor of the US team, has disappeared from the two cars. The Russian […]
Champions League final moved, F1 Grand Prix canceled … the world of sport responds to the Russian attack in Ukraine – Liberation
War between Ukraine and Russiadossier UEFA decided on Friday that the Champions League final, originally scheduled for Saint Petersburg, will be played at the Stade de France. The Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix has been cancelled. Strong gestures, like new replies from the world of sport to Russian aggression. While the Russian army is advancing […]