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
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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
Russian soccer league elects Khachaturyants as president
Russia’s top clubs have elected Ashot Khachaturyants as the new Premier League president in a sign the organization will be more closely aligned with the national soccer federationNOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Croatia defender Josip Stanisic tests positive for virus
Croatia says defender Josip Stanisic has tested positive for the coronavirus after playing for his country's national teamNOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Serbia shocks Portugal to join Spain, Croatia at World Cup
Spain, Serbia and Croatia are heading to next year’s World CupNOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Own-goal gives Croatia a World Cup spot at Russia's expense
A late own-goal has sent Croatia to next year’s World Cup in a 1-0 win over RussiaNOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Ronaldo looks to secure Portugal's WCup spot
Cristiano Ronaldo’s chance to play at possibly his last World Cup could hinge on the result of Portugal’s winner-take-all clash against SerbiaNOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spain profits from Sweden's slip, Portugal draws in Ireland
Spain has beaten Greece 1-0 to overtake Sweden in their World Cup qualifying groupNOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Croatia, Russia get high-scoring wins in WCup qualifying
Croatia has hammered Malta 7-1 to stay in the hunt for an automatic qualifying spot for the World Cup and set up a deciding game with Group H rival RussiaNOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Spain at Greece; Croatia aims to gain on Russia
Spain needs to beat Greece to guarantee a chance to finish first in the group regardless of other resultsNOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Talking points as WCup qualifying in Europe reaches climax
European nations play their last group games in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup over the next week and some of the continent’s biggest teams still aren't assured of advancing to...NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
England opens women's Euros against Austria at Old Trafford
England will open the Women’s European Championship against Austria on July 6 at Old TraffordOCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Germany qualifies for WCup; Russia, Croatia clinch playoffs
Germany has became the first country to qualify for the 2022 World CupOCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Croatia held by Slovakia as Russia tops qualifying group
Croatia's Luka Modric has scored from a free kick to salvage a 2-2 draw with SlovakiaOCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
