Poland finds Fifa’s position ‘totally unacceptable’ and ‘will not face Russia’
Poland ruled on Sunday that Fifa’s plan to allow Russia to play international matches at home on neutral ground and under a neutral banner was “totally unacceptableand reiterated that she would not face Russia in the World Cup play-off. That “decision is totally unacceptable. We are not interested in participating in this match of appearances. […]
Ligue 1: Reims delays the kick-off of the meeting in Monaco in support of Ukraine
In order to show its solidarity with Ukraine, invaded by Russia, the Stade de Reims decided to enter the field five minutes after Monaco, at the Louis-II stadium, thus delaying the kick-off of the League match. 1 scheduled at 1 p.m. Jean-Pierre Caillot, at the microphone of Prime Video, justified wanting “symbolically show that we […]
Kučerová: After the boycott, they did not want to let us go home from Russia. Other races? I don’t know
On the weekend of February 25-27, the World Cup in Skicross was to take place in Sunny Valley, Russia. Due to the current situation in the world, the International Ski Federation (FIS) was expected to cancel the race, but this did not happen despite the fact that only competitors from Russia started until Friday’s qualification, […]
Roman Abramovich announces handing over control of Chelsea club
With each conflict between Europe and Russia, his name resurfaces. Roman Abramovich is used to it and he obviously knows that his old acquaintances with Vladimir Putin, even if he is no longer part of the first circle of oligarchs close to the Kremlin, are the reason. After the Russian invasion in Ukraine on Thursday […]
War in Ukraine: “I saw the war with my own eyes, I heard it”, says Dayana Yastremska
“After playing in Dubai last week, we decided to go home for a few days because I had a small leg injury. I also wanted to spend time with my family. We had plane tickets to Lyon, France, where I had received an invitation. We were supposed to leave on February 24. It was then […]
Sergei Stakhovsky joins the reserve to defend his country
“The army has called in the reserve and all men capable of fighting must take part in the defense of the territory. Like many in this case, I registered as a reservist last week, but I did not have the necessary documents to return to the country. The rules have changed and now anyone motivated […]
Gazprom’s sponsorship deal with UEFA in question
UEFA would have started the process to break its contract with the Russian gas giant, provider of 40 million euros per year. UEFA is considering breaking its sponsorship contract with Russian gas giant Gazprom in the face of military intervention in Ukraine, a source familiar with the discussions said on Saturday. The continental football body […]
Tornike Shengelia leaves CSKA Moscow in response to Ukraine invasion
Tornike Shengelia, 30, leaves CSKA Moscow. The Georgian power winger will not complete his second season with the Russian club, which he joined last season on a three-year contract, “to protest against the invasion of Ukraine by Russia”he said on Saturday on Georgian radio. “I do not consider it possible to continue playing for the […]
War in Ukraine: Dayana Yastremska fled her country
She had decided to stay at home in Odessa, despite “Pain and Fear” to be with his family when the Russian bombings were about to hit his country. But pushed by her parents, the 21-year-old player Dayana Yastremska finally left Ukraine by boat with her little sister on Friday. “After spending two nights in an […]
Ovechkin spoke to President Putin. He then issued a clear position on the war
Hockey player Alexander Ovechkin broke his silence and commented for the first time on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The 36-year-old Washington Capitals striker is a big supporter of President Putin, but in this case he has a clear view: “I hope it will end soon and there will be peace around the world.” Alexander […]