Poland's national football team not to face Russia in 2022 World Cup qualification playoff match

Poland's national football team will not face Russia in a crucial 2022 World Cup qualification playoff match in March to protest against the war in Ukraine.

Meanwhile, the 2022 Union of European Football Associations Champions League final will be played in France after the Tournament governing body moved the match away from Russia.

Russia's Formula 1 Grand Prix has also been



cancelled

 

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has postponed World Cup 2023 qualifiers in Russia and Belarus.

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich handed stewardship of English Premier League club Chelsea’s ownership to a charitable foundation on Saturday after various sanctions were announced by the UK against Russia.