In a sweeping move to isolate and condemn Russia after invading Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee urged sports bodies on Monday to exclude the country’s athletes and officials from international events.
Sports bodies across Europe had already moved against Russia on Monday by refusing to host or play against teams from the country.
“The Swedish Football Association is disappointed with FIFA’s decision but is determined to continue to work together with other federations to cancel Russia’s matches in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers,” the body said Monday, citing the “illegal and deeply unjust invasion of Ukraine.”In European club soccer, Russian team Spartak Moscow is still scheduled to play next week in the Europa League against German club Leipzig.
Formula One cancelled the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi, Russia in September and Haas - an American owned F1 Team - dropped a Russian sponsor. They say it’s “impossible” to hold a race in Russia following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. FIFA attempted to compromise by ordering Russia to play at neutral venues without its flag and anthem and under the name of its federation — the Football Union of Russia.
If Russia were to play Poland as scheduled on March 24 and win, the team would then face either Sweden or the Czech Republic on March 29.
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