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Why England will Boycott World Cup, Other Matches Against Russia- FA | READ DETAILS

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Feb 28, 2022

Why England will Boycott World Cup, Other Matches Against Russia- FA | READ DETAILS
The Football Association (FA) has revealed why England will boycott the forthcoming World Cup and other matches at all levels against Russia.

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The football governing body of England and the Crown dependencies, in a statement disclosed that the United Kingdom's constituent country will not play Russia in Qatar or in other games "for the foreseeable future''.

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This is in the face of Russia's invasion of her neighbours, Ukraine that has left chaos and uncertainty.

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The FA added that the decision has been made "out of solidarity with Ukraine and to wholeheartedly condemn the atrocities being committed by the Russian leadership''.

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England joins Poland, Poland, Sweden and Czech Republic in a bid to oppose Russia's invasion of Ukraine, meaning Russia could experience football drought following the turn-out of events.

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