Spartak Moscow to be removed from Europa League by UEFA after Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Spartak Moscow will be removed from the Europa League in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The second leg of the Russian side's last 16 match will be played on March 17.

Sky in Germany is reporting Spartak's upcoming European fixtures will be canceled.

Oliver Mintzlaff, the CEO of RB Leipzig, said in a statement that they have complete confidence in the decision of the associations. We think the games will be canceled.

Spartak advanced to the knockout stages after winning Group C.

They lost 4-3 at home to the Foxes, with Patson Daka scoring all of the side's goals, and then drew 1-1 at the King Power Stadium.

England, Scotland, Wales refuse to play Russia | FIFA yet to issue ban

For the foreseeable future, England, Scotland and Wales will not play Russia in football matches at any level.

The English FA said in a statement that the decision was made out of solidarity with Ukraine and to condemn the atrocities being committed by the Russian leadership.

This also includes playing against any side under the guise of the Football Union of Russia after the ongoing crisis.

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Should England and Russia be drawn against each other in the World Cup, they will refuse to play each other in the Women's Euros.

The Football Association of Wales said it stands in solidarity with Ukraine and feels a lot of sadness and shock at the recent developments in the country.

Scotland will not play Russia in the foreseeable future according to the Scottish Football Association.

The Ukrainian national team will play in the World Cup play-off on March 24 and the Scottish FA president has offered to help.

Boris Johnson said on Saturday that normal sporting relations with Russia can continue after the invasion of Ukraine.

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Russia will be banned from international football if the war continues.

It was confirmed following a meeting of the council.

• Russia cannot play any FIFA matches in Russia
• Russia cannot call itself Russia and will be called 'Football Union of Russia'
• No flag or anthem of Russia will be used in matches where teams from the Football Union of Russia participate
• Next step is to ban Russia from competitions "should the situation not be improving rapidly"

Should the situation not improve quickly, the IOC, UEFA and other sport organizations will be in contact withFIFA to determine any additional measures or sanctions, including a potential exclusion from the competition, that will be applied in the near future.