FAW - Joins Boycott Of Games Against Russia

Ukraine crisis: Russia told not to compete under national flag -

Fifa has told Russia to complete their upcoming games in neutral territory under the name the Football Union of Russia without their flag and anthem following the invasion of Ukraine.

Several nations have announced they will refuse to play Russia, including England and Wales, as well as Poland, the Czech Republic and Sweden.

World Cup 2022 play-offs would see Russia face Poland before facing either the Czech Republic or Sweden if they win - and are scheduled to be played in March.

Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a military invasion of neighbouring Ukraine on Thursday.

Polish football association president Cezary Kulesza said Fifa's decision was "totally unacceptable", while the Swedish FA and the Czech Republic FA reiterated their stances that they would not play Russia.

"We are not interested in participating in this game of appearances. Our stance remains intact: Polish National Team will not play with Russia, no matter what the name of the team is," he said.

Swedish FA president Karl-Erik Nilsson told Fotbollskanalen they were "not satisfied" with Fifa's decision.

He said: "Our opinion is not different today and the situation has not changed in Ukraine just because we have received the message from Fifa, so we have no other opinion today.

"We also want to talk to Poland and the Czech Republic so that we can give back to Fifa what we think, but we had expected a sharper stance from Fifa. We would have done so."

The women's European Championship takes place in England in July and Sweden, along with the Netherlands and Switzerland, are in the same group as Russia.

Fifa said talks will take place with other sporting organisations over whether Russia should be expelled from competitions.

"Fifa would like to reiterate its condemnation of the use of force by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine," world football's governing body said in a statement on Sunday.

"Violence is never a solution and Fifa expresses its deepest solidarity to all people affected by what is happening in Ukraine.

"Fifa will continue its ongoing dialogue with the International Olympic Committee, Uefa and other sport organisations to determine any additional measures or sanctions, including a potential exclusion from competitions, that shall be applied in the near future should the situation not be improving rapidly.

"Fifa's thoughts remain with everybody affected by this shocking and worrying situation."

Earlier on Sunday, the Football Association announced England will not play any international matches against Russia at any level following the invasion of Ukraine.

The FA said it "wholeheartedly condemns the atrocities being committed by the Russian leadership".

English football's governing body said the boycott of matches will be "for the foreseeable future".

The Football Association of Wales condemned Russia's invasion and said it "stands in solidarity with Ukraine and feels an extreme amount of sadness and shock to the recent developments in the country".

It added that Wales will not "play any international fixtures against Russia for the foreseeable future, at any level of the game".

Fifa said talks will take place with other sporting organisations over whether Russia should be expelled from competitions.

"Fifa would like to reiterate its condemnation of the use of force by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine," world football's governing body said in a statement on Sunday.

"Violence is never a solution and Fifa expresses its deepest solidarity to all people affected by what is happening in Ukraine.

"Fifa will continue its ongoing dialogue with the International Olympic Committee, Uefa and other sport organisations to determine any additional measures or sanctions, including a potential exclusion from competitions, that shall be applied in the near future should the situation not be improving rapidly.

"Fifa's thoughts remain with everybody affected by this shocking and worrying situation."

Earlier on Sunday, the Football Association announced England will not play any international matches against Russia at any level following the invasion of Ukraine.

The FA said it "wholeheartedly condemns the atrocities being committed by the Russian leadership".

English football's governing body said the boycott of matches will be "for the foreseeable future".

The Football Association of Wales condemned Russia's invasion and said it "stands in solidarity with Ukraine and feels an extreme amount of sadness and shock to the recent developments in the country".

It added that Wales will not "play any international fixtures against Russia for the foreseeable future, at any level of the game".

Talk is cheap especially where fifa is concerned.

Time for FIFA To act - If they believe in their morals !!!

Absolutely ridiculous letting Russia play no matter what name they call themselves

If FIFA allow Russia in the world cup finals then i am behind Wales pulling out if they qualify I have waited all my life to see Wales in world cup finals but some things are just too important
FIFA don’t allow Russia into the finals The finals in already tarnished with enough corruption

I agree kick them out. Putin is threatening to nuke us.

UEFA are planning to throw spartak Moscow out of Europa league.... the FA have asked eufa and fifa to ban Russia from mens world cup and womans eufa championship

Fifa ready to suspend Russia from world cup after pressure from various bodies in sport.

Fifa president seems very pally with Putin, probably only done it due to pressure.

Russia now banned from world cup!! Also pressure on all world sporting organisations to ban all Russian sporting people and sponsorship.

if germany,italy, france and of course ingerland pull out so do the tv companies and all their money

bye bye russia

if germany,italy, france and of course ingerland pull out so do the tv companies and all their money

bye bye russia

Ukraine asked for Scotland game to be temporary postponed.... looks like Scots in agreement awaiting decision by UEFA and fifa .... of course this will effect the team they will play in final resulting in it being delayed if it happens