Poland and Sweden heap pressure on FIFA; Russia faces sport exclusion

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Poland and Sweden heaped pressure on global football governing body FIFA on Saturday by saying they would refuse to face Russia in play-offs next month for the World Cup finals in Qatar. FIFA said Thursday only it “will continue to monitor the situation” after Russia invaded Ukraine and the two federations have taken action themselves. Bayern Munich superstar Robert Lewandowski and other Poland players backed the decision of their federation (PZPN) to refuse to play Russia in the semi-final of play-off path B on March 24. “It is the right decision! I can’t imagine playing a match with the Russ…

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