FINA ban Russia and Belarus from World Championships Russia and Belarus have been banned from this year's aquatics World Championships, governing body FINA has announced. Swimming • 23 Mar 22
FINA ban Russia and Belarus from World Championships Russia and Belarus have been banned from this year's aquatics World Championships, governing body FINA has announced. Swimming • 23 Mar 22
Russia lose appeal to delay suspension from World Cup Russia have failed in their bid to delay their suspension from the World Cup pending the outcome of an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Soccer • 18 Mar 22
Russia lose appeal to delay suspension from World Cup Russia have failed in their bid to delay their suspension from the World Cup pending the outcome of an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Soccer • 18 Mar 22
Updated Chelsea sale could still go through despite sanctions Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK Government, plunging Chelsea's long-term future into doubt, though the sale of the club could yet go through. Soccer • 10 Mar 22
Updated Chelsea sale could still go through despite sanctions Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK Government, plunging Chelsea's long-term future into doubt, though the sale of the club could yet go through. Soccer • 10 Mar 22
Russia demands ban lifted as Ukraine seek postponement The Russian Football Union will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the ban on its national teams and clubs from international competitions. Soccer • 03 Mar 22
Russia demands ban lifted as Ukraine seek postponement The Russian Football Union will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the ban on its national teams and clubs from international competitions. Soccer • 03 Mar 22
UEFA helping players to leave Ukraine UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin is helping footballers trying to leave Ukraine and called for an end to the "madness" of Russia's invasion of the country. Soccer • 03 Mar 22
UEFA helping players to leave Ukraine UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin is helping footballers trying to leave Ukraine and called for an end to the "madness" of Russia's invasion of the country. Soccer • 03 Mar 22
U-turn sees Russian and Belarusian Paralympians banned Russian and Belarusian athletes will be banned from the Beijing Winter Paralympics after the International Paralympic Committee reversed its original decision. Paralympics • 03 Mar 22
U-turn sees Russian and Belarusian Paralympians banned Russian and Belarusian athletes will be banned from the Beijing Winter Paralympics after the International Paralympic Committee reversed its original decision. Paralympics • 03 Mar 22
Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed in Paralympics Russian and Belarusian athletes have been given the green light to compete as neutrals at the Paralympic Games in Beijing despite the invasion of Ukraine. Paralympics • 03 Mar 22
Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed in Paralympics Russian and Belarusian athletes have been given the green light to compete as neutrals at the Paralympic Games in Beijing despite the invasion of Ukraine. Paralympics • 03 Mar 22
Mykolenko slams Russia captain Dzyuba's silence Everton's Vitaliy Mykolenko has hit out at Russia captain Artem Dzyuba and his international team-mates for their silence over the invasion of Ukraine. Soccer • 01 Mar 22
Mykolenko slams Russia captain Dzyuba's silence Everton's Vitaliy Mykolenko has hit out at Russia captain Artem Dzyuba and his international team-mates for their silence over the invasion of Ukraine. Soccer • 01 Mar 22
Russia banned from World Cup, all UEFA competitions Russia's national and club football sides have all been suspended "until further notice", UEFA and FIFA have confirmed. Soccer • 28 Feb 22
Russia banned from World Cup, all UEFA competitions Russia's national and club football sides have all been suspended "until further notice", UEFA and FIFA have confirmed. Soccer • 28 Feb 22
FAI offer Ukraine support and announce Russian boycott The FAI have announced that they will play no fixtures, at any level, against Russia due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Soccer • 28 Feb 22
FAI offer Ukraine support and announce Russian boycott The FAI have announced that they will play no fixtures, at any level, against Russia due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Soccer • 28 Feb 22
IOC recommend ban for Russian and Belarusian athletes The International Olympic Committee's executive board has recommended that international sports federations ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from competing in events. Paralympics • 28 Feb 22
IOC recommend ban for Russian and Belarusian athletes The International Olympic Committee's executive board has recommended that international sports federations ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from competing in events. Paralympics • 28 Feb 22
No FIFA ban but Russia to play at neutral venues Russia must play international matches under the name 'Football Union of Russia' in neutral countries without supporters, world governing body FIFA has announced. Soccer • 27 Feb 22
No FIFA ban but Russia to play at neutral venues Russia must play international matches under the name 'Football Union of Russia' in neutral countries without supporters, world governing body FIFA has announced. Soccer • 27 Feb 22
Abramovich hands over stewardship of Chelsea Roman Abramovich has handed the "stewardship and care" of Chelsea to the club's foundation trustees. Soccer • 26 Feb 22
Abramovich hands over stewardship of Chelsea Roman Abramovich has handed the "stewardship and care" of Chelsea to the club's foundation trustees. Soccer • 26 Feb 22
Poland refuse to play World Cup play-off against Russia Poland and Sweden said they would not play their soccer World Cup qualifiers against Russia in March, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Soccer • 26 Feb 22
Poland refuse to play World Cup play-off against Russia Poland and Sweden said they would not play their soccer World Cup qualifiers against Russia in March, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Soccer • 26 Feb 22
UEFA move Champions League final to Stade de France UEFA has moved this year's Champions League final from St Petersburg to Paris in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Soccer • 25 Feb 22
UEFA move Champions League final to Stade de France UEFA has moved this year's Champions League final from St Petersburg to Paris in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Soccer • 25 Feb 22
Sebastian Vettel set to boycott Russian Grand Prix Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has said he will boycott the Russian Grand Prix. Motorsport • 24 Feb 22
Sebastian Vettel set to boycott Russian Grand Prix Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has said he will boycott the Russian Grand Prix. Motorsport • 24 Feb 22
FAI in talks with UEFA over summer fixture in Ukraine The FAI will remain in dialogue with the Irish government, UEFA and the Ukraine Association of Football in the aftermath of Russia invading their neighbouring country overnight. Soccer • 24 Feb 22
FAI in talks with UEFA over summer fixture in Ukraine The FAI will remain in dialogue with the Irish government, UEFA and the Ukraine Association of Football in the aftermath of Russia invading their neighbouring country overnight. Soccer • 24 Feb 22
Much-changed Ireland miss out on Pinatar Cup final spot An early goal proved to be the difference as a much-changed Republic of Ireland side lost 1-0 to Russia in the Pinatar Cup in La Manga on Saturday. Soccer • 19 Feb 22
Much-changed Ireland miss out on Pinatar Cup final spot An early goal proved to be the difference as a much-changed Republic of Ireland side lost 1-0 to Russia in the Pinatar Cup in La Manga on Saturday. Soccer • 19 Feb 22
In-form Kiernan hoping for Ireland starting return Ahead of tomorrow's Pinatar Cup semi-final against Russia, in-form Liverpool striker Leanne Kiernan says she's ready to take her chance if called upon by Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw Soccer • 18 Feb 22
In-form Kiernan hoping for Ireland starting return Ahead of tomorrow's Pinatar Cup semi-final against Russia, in-form Liverpool striker Leanne Kiernan says she's ready to take her chance if called upon by Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw Soccer • 18 Feb 22
Updated World Cup qualifying wrap: Spain and Croatia seal spots Spain and Croatia booked their places at the 2022 World Cup but Sweden and Russia will have to negotiate the play-off route to get to Qatar. Soccer • 14 Nov 21
Updated World Cup qualifying wrap: Spain and Croatia seal spots Spain and Croatia booked their places at the 2022 World Cup but Sweden and Russia will have to negotiate the play-off route to get to Qatar. Soccer • 14 Nov 21
Rampant Danes overwhelm Russia to progress to last-16 Despair turned to exhilaration for Denmark as they claimed an astonishing 4-1 victory over Russia to scramble into the last 16 of Euro 2020 on a wonderful night in Copenhagen on Monday. Euro 2020 • 21 Jun 21
Rampant Danes overwhelm Russia to progress to last-16 Despair turned to exhilaration for Denmark as they claimed an astonishing 4-1 victory over Russia to scramble into the last 16 of Euro 2020 on a wonderful night in Copenhagen on Monday. Euro 2020 • 21 Jun 21
Russia back on track as Miranchuk fires them past Finns Aleksei Miranchuk scored the winner as Russia got their Euro 2020 campaign back on track with a 1-0 win over Finland in Group B. Euro 2020 • 16 Jun 21
Russia back on track as Miranchuk fires them past Finns Aleksei Miranchuk scored the winner as Russia got their Euro 2020 campaign back on track with a 1-0 win over Finland in Group B. Euro 2020 • 16 Jun 21
Lukaku dedicates two-goal performance to Eriksen Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku says he and his team-mates were in shock after learning of the situation of Denmark's Christian Eriksen ahead of their own Euro 2020 opener against Russia. Euro 2020 • 13 Jun 21
Lukaku dedicates two-goal performance to Eriksen Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku says he and his team-mates were in shock after learning of the situation of Denmark's Christian Eriksen ahead of their own Euro 2020 opener against Russia. Euro 2020 • 13 Jun 21
Lukaku brace earns Belgium comfortable win Belgium started Euro 2020 with a 3-0 win over Russia with Romelu Lukaku dedicating the first of two goals to Inter Milan team-mate Christian Eriksen Soccer • 12 Jun 21
Lukaku brace earns Belgium comfortable win Belgium started Euro 2020 with a 3-0 win over Russia with Romelu Lukaku dedicating the first of two goals to Inter Milan team-mate Christian Eriksen Soccer • 12 Jun 21
Ukraine ordered to remove 'political' slogan from kit UEFA has told Ukraine they can keep a map showing Crimea on its new national shirt despite objections from Russia, but must remove the phrase "Glory to the heroes" due to military connotations. Soccer • 10 Jun 21
Ukraine ordered to remove 'political' slogan from kit UEFA has told Ukraine they can keep a map showing Crimea on its new national shirt despite objections from Russia, but must remove the phrase "Glory to the heroes" due to military connotations. Soccer • 10 Jun 21
