Poland won’t play a World Cup qualifying soccer match in opposition to Russia subsequent month due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the president of Poland’s Soccer Affiliation, Cezary Kulesza, stated on Saturday (February 25).
It’s the proper choice! I can’t think about enjoying a match with the Russian Nationwide Workforce in a state of affairs when armed aggression in Ukraine continues. Russian footballers and followers will not be accountable for this, however we are able to’t faux that nothing is occurring. https://t.co/rfnfbXzdjF
— Robert Lewandowski (@lewy_official) February 26, 2022
Kulesza stated the affiliation was in talks with its Swedish and Czech counterparts concerning playoff matches set for March to fill a slot for the World Cup.
Poland has refused to play their FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier vs Russia .
FA president Cezary Kulesza “In gentle of the escalation of the Russian Federation’s aggression in opposition to Ukraine, the Polish nationwide staff will not be going to play a match in opposition to Russian Republic.” pic.twitter.com/uMFK4pPo55
— Usher Komugisha (@UsherKomugisha) February 26, 2022
“In gentle of the escalation of the Russian Federation’s aggression in opposition to Ukraine, the Polish nationwide staff will not be going to play a match in opposition to Russian Republic,” Kulesza stated on Twitter.
“That is the one proper choice. We’re in talks with Swedish and Czech affiliation to current a typical place to FIFA.”
Russia is because of host Poland within the semi-finals of its strand of the World Cup playoffs on March 24 and, if its staff advances, is scheduled to host both Sweden or the Czech Republic on March 29 within the Path B closing.
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