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Poland, Sweden refuse to play Russia as Abramovich hands over Chelsea control

Paris (AFP) - Poland and Sweden insisted Saturday they will not play Russia in World Cup play-offs as Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich handed over control of the European champions in the latest shockwaves in sport following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

AFP

Ukraine claims victory in Kharkiv as Kyiv's Mayor says no Russians are in the city: As it happened

Ukraine claims a victory in Kharkiv after heavy clashes, while in Kyiv the city's Mayor says there are no Russian troops as a curfew continues.

ABC News

Biden: Finland, Sweden comments on NATO show how Putin miscalculated - interview

U.S. President Joe Biden said in an interview released on Saturday that comments from neutral Finland and Sweden about possibly joining NATO show the depth of Russian President Vladimir Putin's miscalculation in invading Ukraine.

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Russia given cold shoulder by sports world due to invasion of Ukraine

Paris (AFP) - Russia was on Saturday furthered targeted by the sporting world due to the invasion of Ukraine as both Poland and Sweden said they would not play the Russian team in 2022 World Cup play-offs while the Swedish Government demanded a blanket European Union sporting ban on the…

AFP

Sweden outline FIFA demand as they follow Poland by announcing Russia refusal

Sweden have joined Poland in announcing they will not play against Russia in a potential World Cup play-off in March, in the light of Russian aggression towards Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Sweden join Poles in boycotting Russia in World Cup play-offs: Federation

Stockholm (AFP) - Sweden will not play Russia in the 2022 World Cup play-offs because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine the football federation said on Saturday.

AFP

Manchester United duo face World Cup uncertainty as Sweden refuse to face Russia

The Swedish FA have announced that they will not face Russia if they are forced to meet next month.

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Vladimir Putin 'plots to dominate Europe' with chilling warning to Finland and Sweden

Russia’s foreign ministry spokeswoman says there will be 'detrimental consequences' for the countries if they joined military alliance.

Daily Record

Finland, Sweden brush off Moscow's warning on joining NATO

Finland and Sweden have brushed off warnings from neighboring Russia that their possible joining NATO would trigger “serious military-political consequences” from Moscow

The Independent UK

Poland, Sweden refuse to play World Cup qualifier with Russia

Poland and Sweden will not play a Qatar 2022 playoff in March in Moscow after Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Vladimir Putin 'plans to dominate Europe' with chilling warning to Finland and Sweden

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine intensifies, another threat has been sent out as Vladimir Putin warns Sweden and Finland about crossing him to join NATO

Daily Mirror

FIFA forced into action on Ukraine invasion as Russia’s World Cup opponents refuse to face them in play-off

Poland, Sweden and the Czech Republic have all announced their intention to refuse to play Russia in their World Cup play-off after the invasion of Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Gareth Southgate's deadline to hand England call-up to Man Utd record-breaker Anthony Elanga

Manchester United teenager Anthony Elanga is eligible to represent Sweden, Cameroon or England at international level and he reportedly could be called up for Sweden soon

Daily Mirror

Covid: Sweden ‘should have clamped down harder’ as pandemic hit; US set to ease mask guidelines – as it happened

Latest updates: Swedish report says government should have shown better leadership at start of crisis; new US mask guidelines expected on Friday

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Poland, Czech Republic, Sweden Refuse to Play World Cup Qualifying Playoffs in Russia

Poland, Czech Republic and Sweden have announced they will not travel to Russia for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to the country's ongoing military escalation.

Daily Mirror

World Cup play-offs thrown into chaos as Russia's three opponents vow not to travel

Russia are due to take on Poland at the end of March in World Cup qualifying, before the winner faces the team which progresses from the other semi-final involving Sweden and Czech Republic

The Independent UK

World Cup qualifiers: Poland, Sweden and Czech Republic tell Fifa they will not travel to Russia for play-offs

The invasion of Ukraine is already having significant knock-on effects in the sporting world

Evening Standard

Poland, Sweden and Czech Republic rule out travelling to Russia for World Cup 2022 play-off matches

The football associations of Poland, Sweden and the Czech Republic have called on FIFA to prevent Russia from hosting World Cup qualifiers next month.

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The Conversation

Mass COVID testing and sequencing is unsustainable – here's how future surveillance can be done

Several European countries are drastically reducing the number of COVID tests performed. Sweden has already restricted free tests to healthcare staff, social care workers and clinically vulnerable people, and only if they are symptomatic. The UK government has announced that free tests for symptomatic and asymptomatic people in England will…

Reuters

Swedish Defence Minister to look at measures to help Ukraine

Sweden's Defence Minister will look at ways to strengthen Ukraine's capacity to resist Russia's invasion, the government said on Thursday, without giving details.

Benzinga

Hyzon Inks Vehicle Supply Agreement With Sweden's MaserFrakt

Hyzon Motors Inc's (NASDAQ:HYZN) joint venture Hyzon Motors Europe BV has signed a vehicle supply agreement with MaserFrakt, a Swedish transport group. The financial terms were not disclosed. The partnership expects to bring the first hydrogen-powered heavy trucks in commercial operation to Sweden. Hyzon will supply two HyMax-250 fuel cell electric trucks built…

The Hindu

IAF to deploy LCA Tejas at multilateral air exercise in U.K.

Air Forces of Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Sweden and the U.S. to also take part in ‘Cobra Warrior’

The Independent UK

Darren Till telling ‘truly terrifying’ stories about Khamzat Chimaev after training with fellow UFC star

Liverpudlian Till has been sparring with the welterweight in Sweden

AFP

Sweden battles disinformation on 'kidnappings' of Muslim children

Stockholm (AFP) - Swedish authorities are fighting back against claims its social services are "kidnapping" Muslim children, denouncing a "disinformation campaign" of viral videos spreading mistrust among immigrant families.

Bangkok Post

How to protect the sovereignty of Ukraine

Ukraine's Western friends claim that they are protecting the country by defending its right to join Nato. The opposite is true. In defending a theoretical right, they are jeopardising Ukraine's security by raising the likelihood of a Russian invasion. Ukraine's independence could be defended far more effectively by reaching a…

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