Russia steps up legal fight against isolation in sports
Russia has stepped up its legal fight against isolation in sports because of the war in UkraineMARCH 11, 2022 • Associated Press
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FIFA postpones Ukraine playoff, gives Poland a bye vs Russia
FIFA has agreed to Ukraine’s request to postpone the national team’s World Cup qualifying playoff in Scotland in two weeks’ timeMARCH 8, 2022 • Associated Press
Russian soccer federation appeals against FIFA, UEFA bans
The Russian soccer federation has appealed to have its FIFA and UEFA bans frozen and other punishments overturnedMARCH 8, 2022 • Associated Press
FIFA lets foreign players leave Russian clubs until June
FIFA has intervened to allow foreign players and coaches based in Russia to leave their clubs, although only for the rest of the seasonMARCH 7, 2022 • Associated Press
Russia ready again for urgent court case over World Cup ban
Russia’s expulsion from international soccer ahead of World Cup playoffs is heading toward yet another urgent case at the Court of Arbitration for SportMARCH 4, 2022 • Associated Press
Ukraine asks FIFA to postpone World Cup playoff vs. Scotland
Ukraine has asked FIFA to postpone its World Cup qualifying playoff against Scotland in three weeks’ time, amid a shutdown in domestic soccer during the invasion by RussiaMARCH 3, 2022 • Associated Press
8 soccer players leave Russian club as exodus continues
Eight foreign soccer players have left Russian Premier League club Krasnodar in a continuing exodus of players and staff since Russia invaded Ukraine last weekMARCH 3, 2022 • Associated Press
Russia player doesn't celebrate after scoring for Atalanta
Russia international Aleksei Miranchuk held his head down and didn’t celebrate after scoring the final goal in Atalanta’s 4-0 win over Sampdoria in Serie AFEBRUARY 28, 2022 • Associated Press
Russia banned by FIFA, UEFA soccer bodies amid Ukrainian invasion
The decision came Monday from FIFA and UEFA, saying Russia’s national teams and clubs were suspended “until further notice.”FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer
FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international soccerFEBRUARY 28, 2022 • Associated Press
Albania refuses to play Russia in UEFA Nations League games
Albania’s government joined the wave of European opposition to playing any sports games against Russia following the invasion of UkraineFEBRUARY 27, 2022 • Associated Press
FIFA: Russia can play as 'RFU' team without country's flag or anthem but could still be banned from World Cup qualifying
FIFA: Russia can play as 'RFU' team without country's flag or anthem but could still be banned from World Cup qualifyingFEBRUARY 27, 2022 • Associated Press
Euro backlash as FIFA refuses to expel Russia from football
FIFA drew a swift backlash from European nations for not immediately expelling Russia from World Cup qualifying and only ordering the country to play at neutral venues under the na...FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • Associated Press
Poland, Sweden refuse to play Russia in World Cup playoffs
Poland’s refusal to play its World Cup qualifier against Russia next month in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine gained wider support when Sweden followed with its own plans...FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • Associated Press
Draw for European soccer competitions
Draw for European soccer competitionsFEBRUARY 25, 2022 • Associated Press
Spartak Moscow drawn to face Leipzig in Europa League
Russian club Spartak Moscow will play at Leipzig in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Europa League before needing to find a neutral venue outside the country to host the ret...FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • Associated Press
German soccer club removes Russian firm Gazprom from jerseys
The logo of Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom is being removed from the jerseys of German soccer team Schalke following Russia's wide-ranging attack on UkraineFEBRUARY 24, 2022 • Associated Press
F1's Vettel won't race in Russia after attack on Ukraine
Four-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel says he will not race in the Russian Grand Prix in September after Russia launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine earlier ThursdayFEBRUARY 24, 2022 • Associated Press
UK wants Gazprom-backed Champions League final out of Russia
The British government has led calls for the Champions League final to be taken out of Russia to punish its deepening intervention in Ukraine, prompting UEFA to say it would recons...FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • Associated Press
France's Papadakis, Cizeron open lead at Olympic ice dance
Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron broke their own world record in the rhythm dance at the Beijing Olympics, scoring 90.83 points to begin the ice dance eventFEBRUARY 12, 2022 • Associated Press
EXPLAINER: What's at stake as World Cup qualifying resumes
The eight stadiums are ready in Qatar and World Cup tickets have been on sale for a weekJANUARY 26, 2022 • Associated Press
