Poland, Sweden Refuse to Play Russia in World Cup Playoff

[applegrove]

Poland, Sweden Refuse to Play Russia in World Cup Playoff

SO, WHO QUALIFIES?

FIFA have got a decision to make on who to boot out of the tournament.

Nico Hines, World Editor, Daily Beast

Updated Feb. 26, 2022 2:47PM ET Published Feb. 26, 2022 8:57AM ET 

https://www.thedailybeast.com/poland-refuses-to-play-russia-in-world-cup-playoff?ref=home


"SNIP.....

Russia are due to take part in a head-to-head match with Poland next month to decide which team will take one of the final European qualifying spots for this year’s soccer World Cup.

On Saturday, the Polish soccer federation announced that it would not play the game.

Under normal rules, that would mean they are thrown out of the competition and Russia would advance to play at the World Cup. However, given Russia’s attack on Ukraine FIFA now has a big decision to make.

Sweden, a potential future opponent of Russia in the playoffs, later said they would also refuse to play Russia “regardless of where the match is played.”

......SNIP"

[leftieNanner]

1. Excellent!

More consequences for Vlad.

[L. Coyote]

2. Sweden and Finland just said, "Russian Aircraft, Go Fuck Yourself."

Link to tweet

[Cha]

6. Rt TY & Finland & Sweden!

💙

[dem4decades]

3. If FIFA doesn't do the right thing, is there anything that can be done? They're not the

best at being fair.

[Vinca]

4. Worldwide snub. Let's hope it helps.

[Eyeball_Kid]

5. How about "NOBODY PLAYS RUSSIA!"

Refuse every game. Opt out of the World Cup. Making a statement for life and liberty in Ukraine is far more important than a soccer tournament.

All of the teams should be making a statement. Russia is a pariah state and should be treated as such. Cancel the tournament.

[Raven123]

7. Fans should contribute by boycotting Chelsea games