More infoThe FA announced yesterday that England's national team will not play against Russia in any international football fixture "for the foreseeable future" following the invasion of Ukraine. England joined Sweden, Czech Republic and Poland, who said they will refuse to play Russia at any venue. Conservative MP Damian Greene, a member of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, told Express.co.uk that FIFA risks the World Cup being jeopardised if they do not ban the country. Russia news: Russia could be banned from the World CupRussia news: Russia invaded Ukraine last week“I hope other countries follow the example of the English FA and more importantly the Polish FA in saying we won't play them. “That would mean the World Cup wouldn't be played, I would very much hope that other countries that have qualified wouldn't participate in a World Cup with Russia."

Source: Express March 01, 2022 07:48 UTC