I Know Sport And Politics Shouldn't Mix.....

[Ken4155]

.................but it is sometimes unavoidable.

F1 has yet to do likewise regards the Russian Grand Prix set to take place in September. Some drivers have stated they will not compete.

https://www.bing.com/search?q=eufa+move+champions+league+final+to+paris&cvid=5a985fc2c97c4b31837d68c41d186e54&aqs=edge..69i57.7676j0j1&pglt=43&FORM=ANNTA1&PC=LCTS

[ichkeria]

“Did they get a bye”

I’d forgotten they changed the format

[Stickybottle]

Mozz
Sticky, that's if you think banning the Russian athletes from entering would bother Putin in the slightest, which I honestly do not.
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You are right
I agree and said as much
It just creates another facet of pressure

[Ken4155]

Ich, they finished level with Napoli in their group, both with 10 points, but proceeded on the basis they had beaten Napoli both home and away.

[bhg481]

Well,there you are. The final straw now - Russia have been thrown out of the Eurovision Song Contest according to the BBC. Never mind the football and the Olympics, now it's getting serious.

[ichkeria]

I know. Superb!
I hate to admit it but I follow the ESC Facebook page and there were hundreds of posts calling for this to happen

[ichkeria]

“ Author Ich, they finished level with Napoli in their group, both with 10 points, but proceeded on the basis they had beaten Napoli both home and away.”

I’m confused. Napoli were in the previous round.
Mind you I gave up trying to understand these competitions a while back.
I’m pretty sure Lincoln Red Imps of Gibraltar played in all three competitions this season!

[ichkeria]

Poland are now refusing to play Russia in their World Cup playoff