• About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
YFM Ghana
  • News
    • YFM Accra
    • YFM Kumasi
    • YFM Takoradi
  • Entertainment
    • International Entertainment
  • Technology
  • Sports
  • Holiday Havoc
  • YHotSquad
  • Y-Army
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • YFM Accra
    • YFM Kumasi
    • YFM Takoradi
  • Entertainment
    • International Entertainment
  • Technology
  • Sports
  • Holiday Havoc
  • YHotSquad
  • Y-Army
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
YFM Ghana
No Result
View All Result
Home Sports

#SportsOnY: Poland refuse to play Russia in World Cup playoff

bmensah by bmensah
February 26, 2022
in Sports
0
Poland refuse to play Russia in World Cup playoff

Poland refuse to play Russia in World Cup playoff

0
SHARES
7
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

Poland’s Football Association president has said the nation will refuse to face Russia in a World Cup playoff, in protest against the invasion of Ukraine. Another potential opponent, Sweden, have also backed the move.

 

“We can’t pretend that nothing is happening,” Robert Lewandowski posted on Twitter.

Poland refuse to play Russia in World Cup playoff
Poland refuse to play Russia in World Cup playoff

The Bayern Munich star was one of many Polish players to immediately back a decision from the Polish Football Association to boycott an upcoming World Cup playoff match against Russia.

 

It is the latest protest from the football world against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with clubs terminating sponsorships with Russian companies and European governing body UEFA stripping Saint Petersburg of hosting right for the Champions League final.

 

So far, however, there has been no move from global overseers FIFA to ban Russia from participating in the World Cup, or from UEFA to banish Russian clubs from its continental competitions.

 

The Polish FA has taken the matter into their own hands, with Poland FA president Cezary Kulesza writing on Twitter, “No more words, time to act!,”

 

“Due to the escalation of the aggression of the Russian Federation towards Ukraine the Polish national team does not intend to play the playoff match against Russia. This is the only right decision. We are in talks with Swedish and Czech association to bring forward a joint statement to FIFA.”

 

The two nations were due to face off in Moscow next month, with the winner playing either Sweden or Czech Republic for a place at the Qatar World Cup. Sweden later backed Poland’s stance. “The men’s national team will not play against Russia, regardless of where the match is played,” the Swedish FA posted on Twitter.

 

Kulesza’s stance was quickly supported by politicians and players, including Bayern Munich forward Lewandowski.

 

 

The Poland national team released its own unified statement on Twitter as well, saying they “do not intend to play in the playoff match against Russia.”

 

“It is not an easy decision, but there are more important things in life than football. Our thoughts are with the Ukrainian nation and our friend from the national team, Tomasz Kedziora, who is still in Kiev with his family.”

 

Polish president Andrzej Duda and prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki also voiced their support for the move.

 

It is the right decision! I can’t imagine playing a match with the Russian National Team in a situation when armed aggression in Ukraine continues. Russian footballers and fans are not responsible for this, but we can’t pretend that nothing is happening. https://t.co/rfnfbXzdjF

— Robert Lewandowski (@lewy_official) February 26, 2022

Source: DW

Tags: RussiaUEFAUkraine
Previous Post

UTAG Strike Suspension: UPSA barely affected by the strike action- UPSA SRC Veep

Next Post

Kim Kardashian ditches Kanye’s Balenciaga looks for Prada

Next Post
Kim Kardashian ditches Kanye's Balenciaga looks for Prada

Kim Kardashian ditches Kanye's Balenciaga looks for Prada

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
CEO, Bayport tips on how to unlock opportunities

Be ready for the consequences of your decisions- CEO of Bayport Savings and Loans

Protect Ghana’s Democracy: Kill the Bill

Protect Ghana’s Democracy: Kill the Bill

Kanye West’s new girlfriend Chaney Jones says she is Ghanaian, insists she’s never had plastic surgery on her face

Kanye West’s new girlfriend Chaney Jones says she is Ghanaian, insists she’s never had plastic surgery on her face

GMABC Fantasy League: 2021/2022 prize pot league launched

GMABC Fantasy League: 2021/2022 prize pot league launched

Registration officially opens for YFM’s ‘Rapture’

Registration officially opens for YFM’s ‘Rapture’

YFMs ‘Y Dialogues’ Kickstarts New Series With Issue-Based Voting As The Main Agenda

e.TV Ghana to Broadcast #VGMA2016 Live

"Yesterday was the saddest day in my life" – Soulama Abdoulaye

*Mugeez is my top ‘Don’- D Jay

Mugeez is my top ‘Don’- D Jay

Kirani Ayat reveals why he sings in Hausa

Kirani Ayat reveals why he sings in Hausa

I had to pour libations before shooting ‘Guda’ video - Kirani Ayat

I had to pour libations before shooting ‘Guda’ video – Kirani Ayat

Our priority is to connect young people to sustainable jobs - Job Centre Unit

Our priority is to connect young people to sustainable jobs – Job Centre Unit

Recent News

*Mugeez is my top ‘Don’- D Jay

Mugeez is my top ‘Don’- D Jay

Kirani Ayat reveals why he sings in Hausa

Kirani Ayat reveals why he sings in Hausa

I had to pour libations before shooting ‘Guda’ video - Kirani Ayat

I had to pour libations before shooting ‘Guda’ video – Kirani Ayat

Our priority is to connect young people to sustainable jobs - Job Centre Unit

Our priority is to connect young people to sustainable jobs – Job Centre Unit

YFM, a subsidiary of Global Media Alliance is located and operates in Accra on the radio frequency 107.9FM, in Kumasi on the frequency 102.5FM and in Takoradi on the frequency 97.9FM, forming what is commonly referred to as the Y Triangle.

Follow Us

Browse by Category

  • Arts
  • Campaigns
  • Editorial
  • Entertainment
  • Exclusive Interviews
  • Features
  • International Entertainment
  • International News
  • Lifestyle
  • Loud In GH
  • News
  • Politics
  • Presenters
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • The One
  • Uncategorized
  • YFM Accra
  • YFM Kumasi
  • YFM Takoradi

Recent News

*Mugeez is my top ‘Don’- D Jay

Mugeez is my top ‘Don’- D Jay

Kirani Ayat reveals why he sings in Hausa

Kirani Ayat reveals why he sings in Hausa

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2022 YFM Ghana - For the young and young at heart.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • YFM Accra
    • YFM Kumasi
    • YFM Takoradi
  • Entertainment
    • International Entertainment
  • Technology
  • Sports
  • Holiday Havoc
  • YHotSquad
  • Y-Army
  • Contact

© 2022 YFM Ghana - For the young and young at heart.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.