Polish Football Federation President Cezary Kulesza announced that they do not want to play in the 2022 FIFA World Cup European Qualification play-off match against Russia.
In a statement on social media, Kulesza said, “We are at the end of the word, it’s time to take action. Due to the increasing interventions of the Russian state in Ukraine, the Polish National Team does not want to play the play-off match against Russia. This is the right decision to be taken. I told FIFA that We are in contact with the Swedish and Czech football associations to let them know that we have a joint decision.” used the phrases.
LEWANDOWSKI ALSO SUPPORTED THE DECISION!
Polish striker Robert Lewandowski supported the decision, saying, “The right decision. We cannot play with the Russian National Team during the attacks on Ukraine. Russian football players and fans are not responsible for this situation, but we cannot pretend that nothing is happening.” made his comment.
Russia will host Poland in the play-off semi-finals of the World Cup on 24 March, and if they win, they will face the winner of the Sweden-Czech fight at home on 29 March.