“Not more phrases, time to behave! Because of the escalation of the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine the Polish nationwide staff does no longer intend to play the play-off fit in opposition to Russia,” he tweeted.
“We’re in talks with (Swedish) and (Czech) federations to deliver ahead a joint commentary to FIFA.”
Poland used to be because of go back and forth to Moscow to stand Russia on Thursday, March 24, whilst Ukraine used to be scheduled to go back and forth to stand Scotland at the identical day.
The winner of the Poland-Russia recreation would host both Sweden or Czech Republic on March 29 within the ultimate in their International Cup qualification course.
Bayern Munich celebrity and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski echoed Kulesza’s sentiment, announcing: “It’s the proper resolution!
“I will’t believe taking part in a fit with the Russian Nationwide Staff in a state of affairs when armed aggression in Ukraine continues,” Lewandowski tweeted. “Russian footballers and lovers aren’t chargeable for this, however we will be able to’t faux that not anything is going on.”
Different participants of the Polish squad launched joint statements on their social media — one in Polish and one in English — agreeing with their soccer affiliation’s resolution.
“It’s not a very easy resolution, however there are extra essential issues in lifestyles than soccer. Our ideas are with the Ukrainian country and our good friend from the nationwide staff, Tomasz Kedziora, who continues to be in Kiev together with his circle of relatives.”
The commentary signed off with the hashtags #SolidarnizUkraina (In cohesion with Ukraine) and #NoWarPlease.
Kedziora is a 27-year-old defender who performed for Dynamo Kyiv.
“In response to the present alarming building within the battle between Russia and Ukraine, together with the safety state of affairs, the Soccer Associations of Poland (PZPN), Sweden (SvFF) and Czech Republic (FAČR) specific their company place that the playoff suits to qualify for the 2022 FIFA International Cup in Qatar, scheduled for twenty-four and 29 March 2022, must no longer be performed within the territory of the Russian Federation,” it stated.
“The signatories to this attraction don’t believe touring to Russia and taking part in soccer there. The army escalation that we’re staring at involves severe penalties and significantly decrease protection for our nationwide soccer groups and delegations.
“Subsequently, we predict FIFA and UEFA to react straight away and to offer choice answers relating to puts the place those drawing near playoff suits may well be performed.”
The 2022 ultimate used to be scheduled to be held at Krestovsky Stadium, which is backed by way of Russian state-owned corporate Gazprom, however will now be moved to the Stade de France in Paris to be performed at the unique date of Would possibly 28.
In other places, a few of Russia’s best athletes had been talking out in opposition to the warfare in Ukraine.
International No. 1 Daniil Medvedev stated he’s “taken with peace” whilst Andrey Rublev additionally advocated for peace, writing “No warfare please” at the digital camera after a win. Writing at the lens is a commonplace follow after tennis suits.
