Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has discovered he's going to now not play against Russia in advance of the upcoming 2022 World Cup play-off.&#one hundred sixty;
On Saturday morning, the Polish country wide team introduced it has no plan on playing against Russia following the latest invasion of Ukraine. This has visible gamers again their group with Bayern Munich strikers Robert Lewandowski and Szczesny freeing their statements.&#one hundred sixty;
"My wife become born in Ukraine, there is Ukrainian blood jogging through the veins of my son, part of our own family remains in Ukraine, loads of my workers are Ukrainian and they’re all amazing people," he published on his Instagram account.
"Seeing the suffering on their faces and fear for his or her u . S . Makes me recognize I can’t stand still and fake that not anything has befell. The second Putin determined to invade Ukraine he declared struggle no longer only on Ukraine however also on all of the values Europe stands for. Liberty, Independence but maximum of all Peace."
"On 26th of March, we were alleged to play towards Russia in a play-off suit for 2022 World Cup in Qatar. And despite the fact that my heart breaks at the same time as writing this, my conscience will not allow me play. Representing your united states is the most important honour in a footballer's profession but it is still a choice. I refuse to play against players who pick out to represent the values and principles of Russia!"
"I refuse to stand at the pitch, sporting the colors of my country and pay attention to the national anthem of Russia! I refuse to participate in a wearing occasion that legitimises the movements of the Russian government."
"I understand my effect may also best be symbolic but I name on FIFA and UEFA to take action and hold Russian federation accountable for their moves."
"It is the right decision! I can’t imagine playing a suit with the Russian National Team in a state of affairs when armed aggression in Ukraine keeps."
"Russian footballers and enthusiasts are not answerable for this, however we can’t fake that not anything is occurring."
Poland who will now boycott the tie were set to tackle Russia in Moscow on 24th March whilst Ukraine will be up towards Scotland.&#one hundred sixty;
