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Russia Banned From World Cup and Other Competitions Amid Backlash and Boycotts

FIFA has reversed its decision to allow Russia to compete on the world stage, announcing Russia would be “suspended from participation” in competitions “until further notice.” The full statement reads:  “Following the initial decisions adopted by the FIFA Council and t...

Poland Football Association Refuses to Play Against Russia in World Cup Qualifier

Polish FA President Cezary Kulesza announced the team “does not intend to play” the World Cup “play-off match against Russia” scheduled for March 24. https://twitter.com/Czarek_Kulesza/status/1497518019567837190?s=20&t=Zr89wTNgXJdEU-cTrRQ5Hg Polish gun forward Robert Lew...

Formula 1 Becomes Second Sporting Organization to Withdraw From Russia

Formula 1 has followed UEFA in removing its scheduled 2022 Russia event that was set for Sunday, September 25, at the Sochi Autodrom. Formula 1 put out a statement saying, “On Thursday evening Formula 1, the FIA, and the teams discussed the position of our sport, and the conclusion is, includi...

Manchester United Drop Russian Sponsor Aeroflot Amid Ukraine Invasion

English football club Manchester United have dropped their “Official Carrier” sponsorship with Russian Airline Aeroflot after the country’s invasion of Ukraine. According to The Independent, a spokesperson said, “In light of events in Ukraine, we have withdrawn Aeroflot’s s...

UEFA Champions League Final Moved To France Amid Ukraine Invasion

UEFA has announced the Champions League Final will be moved from Saint Petersburg, Russia, to the Stade de France in Paris as Russia invades Ukraine. The announcement says, “The UEFA Executive Committee today held an extraordinary meeting following the grave escalation of the security situatio...

REVIEW: American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story (2021)

If you’re like me and have been watching football for a long time, you know all about Kurt Warner. If you’re also like me, you were glued to the TV in January of 2000 as you watched Kurt Warner shock the nation with a Super Bowl win and an MVP title. He was a washed-up …

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