Rakitskiy's Zenit exit shows absurdity of Ukraine invasionThe defender was born in the eastern part of Ukraine to a Russian-speaking family in 1989 but has just quit Zenit in response to the conflictReal BetisEuropa League
EA Sports removes Russia from FIFA 22The video game company has followed FIFA and UEFA's decision to exclude the country from competitions FIFA 22Gaming
Everton's Mykolenko calls out 'sh*thead' Russian footballersThe Ukraine international has launched an expletive-laden rant against colleagues from his neighbouring country as the crisis continuesEvertonPremier League
Adidas suspends Russia partnershipThe sportswear company became the latest to react to the ongoing incident
Shakhtar's Brazilian players return home following Russia invasionThe Ukrainian club have successfully evacuated a total of 12 players amid the ongoing military conflict in the countryShakhtar DonetskPremier League
Gazprom: Which clubs & leagues are partners of Russian company?The multinational energy corporation has become synonymous with European football, but who is it associated with?Champions LeagueEuropean Championship
Everton suspend Russian sponsorships after Usmanov assets frozenThe Premier League club have severed several arrangements following the Ukraine invasion as Uzbek-born billionaire faces sanctions EvertonArsenal
U.S. Soccer denounce 'heinous' RussiaA growing list of countries have said they will not compete against RussiaUSAUSA
Will FIFA ban Russia from World Cup 2022?Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, international pressure has mounted on sporting bodies to actWorld CupBelarus
Abramovich 'asked to help' following Russia's invasion of UkraineThe billionaire businessman has passed on the "stewardship and care" of the Blues amid Russia's invasion of their neighbouring countryChelseaUkraine
FA: England won't play Russia for 'foreseeable future'The organisation became the latest to condemn the events in Eastern EuropeEnglandEngland
'Totally unacceptable' - Poland FA fumes at FIFA's Russia decisionThe Poland Football Association president has hit out at FIFA for allowing Russia to continue to compete in World Cup qualifyingPolandWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
France calls for Russia to be kicked out of 2022 World CupThere has been swift condemnation across the football world following Russia's invasion of UkraineFrancePoland
Former Arsenal defender Luzhnyi vows to 'fight' for UkraineThe former right-back has called for an end to the "criminal warfare" taking place in his homelandArsenalUkraine
'I refuse to stand & listen to the national anthem of Russia!'The Juventus goalkeeper has called on FIFA and UEFA to take action and "hold the Russian Federation accountable for their actions"W. SzczesnyPoland
Poland and Sweden refuse to play Russia in World Cup qualifyingThe two nations are set to meet in March with a place in Qatar at stake, however the Poles say they will not take partWorld CupWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Tuchel understands criticism of Abramovich & ChelseaThe club's Russian billionaire owner has faced major questions amid the escalating crisis in Ukraine ChelseaCarabao Cup
How Russian-Ukraine conflict has impacted European footballGOAL looks at how the sport has been impacted by the ripples of conflict emanating from eastern EuropeChampions LeagueUkraine
Putin called a 'f*cking d*ckhead' by ex-Liverpool defender BabbelThe ex-Germany international has been offering his view on events in Eastern Europe that continue to make headlines around the worldLiverpoolBayern Munich
UCL final moved to Paris as Russia stripped of hosting dutiesEuropean football’s governing body has taken decisive action following the invasion of UkraineChampions LeagueFrance
Poland, Sweden & Czech Republic oppose Russia WC qualifiersThe three nations have released a joint-statement in the wake of President Vladimir Putin's decision to send troops into UkraineWorld Cup Qualification UEFASweden
UEFA to move UCL final away from Saint PetersburgGOAL can confirm that the showpiece event will not be held in Russia, following the invasion of UkraineChampions LeagueUkraine
Swedish FA: World Cup play-off vs Russia ‘almost unthinkable’The race to secure spots at a major finals in Qatar is well and truly on, but certain fixtures are presenting UEFA with a challengeWorld CupSweden
'No war!' - Players make powerful statements amid Ukraine conflictThe likes of Andriy Shevchenko, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Fyodor Smolov have all reacted to the chaos that's being witnessed in Eastern EuropeUkraineWorld Cup
Champions League final: Why venue was changed & where toThe 2021-22 European showpiece had been due to take place in St Petersburg at the end of May, but a change of location has now been confirmedChampions LeagueFrance
World Cup play-off draw: Ronaldo & Portugal on Italy collision courseOnly three teams will make it through to Qatar from the 12 European teams remaining and there are some big matchups in storeWorld CupPortugal
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