The Czech Republic, Poland and Sweden have all refused to play Russia in 2022 World Cup qualifying because of its invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine officials are asking residents to seek shelter.next month in response to that nation’s invasion of Ukraine.
The executive committee asked Czech soccer federation head Petr Fousek to lead negotiations with UEFA and FIFA about the Czech position.
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