Poland and Sweden refuse to play Russia in World Cup qualifiers because of Ukraine invasion

'No more words, time to act!” the Poland's soccer federation president said.

Polish and Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski supported the decision to back out of playing against Russia.

"It is the right decision!" he said."I can't imagine playing a match with the Russian National Team in a situation when armed aggression in Ukraine continues. Russian footballers and fans are not responsible for this, but we can't pretend that nothing is happening." Poland's Robert Lewandowski said he can't"imagine playing" against the Russian national team while the country attacks Ukraine. intensified overnight Saturday. Putin's military launched coordinated artillery and missile attacks, taking aim at key sites in Kyiv and other cities.

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