Russia-Ukraine war, the DIRECT: Tuchel evokes the withdrawal of Abramovich, Adidas suspends a contract

5 p.m.: The athletics federation bans Russian athletes from its competitions

Russians and Belarusians are banned from all athletics competitions”in the foreseeable future and with immediate effect“, announced the international federation World Athletics on Tuesday. No Russian will therefore be able to take part in the Indoor World Championships in Belgrade from March 18 to 20, nor in the outdoor world championships in Eugene (Oregon) next July, specifies World Athletics in a press release. More info here

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4:47 p.m .: Update on the latest news in Ukraine

A Russian strike targeted the TV tower in Kiev, causing the broadcast of the channels to be interrupted, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of the Interior, which adds that “the chains will not work for a while“. At least eight people were killed in an airstrike on a residential area in the city of Kharkiv on Tuesday (East).

4:30 p.m .: Ukrainian players urge the football world to “resist”

Several Ukrainian footballers, including headliners Oleksandr Zinchenko and Andriy Yarmolenko, have called on the football world to “resistagainst the Russian invasion of their country, in a video posted on social media on Tuesday by the Ukrainian Federation (UAF). “We ask everyone in football to oppose Russian propaganda, show and tell the truth about the war in Ukraine by all possible means,” launched thirteen players from the national team, in a joint statement.

Several of these internationals have also collected 500,000 euros to help the Ukrainian armed forces, said the UAF.

4:22 p.m .: The Ukrainian Paralympic delegation on its way to Beijing

The Ukrainian Paralympic Federation confirmed on Tuesday the participation of its athletes in the Beijing Games (March 4-13). “The full Ukrainian national team will fly to the Paralympic Games” announced in a tweet the Ukrainian federation, taking up an article published by the national media medium suspilne. “I hope tomorrow, March 2, we will be in Beijing” said Natalia Garach, communication manager of the Ukrainian team. Twenty-nine athletes, including nine guides, are to represent the country in China.

3:50 p.m .: Tuchel speaks on the withdrawal of Abramovich

Whereas Roman Abramovich retired from Chelsea management last weekend, Thomas Tuchel spoke on Tuesday about the situation of the London club. “For me, as a coach in charge of the first team, this decision does not change much on day-to-day affairs.said the German technician to Goal. I keep chatting with Petr Cech (Technical Adviser) et Marina Granovskaia (Executive Director)”.

The German also appeared annoyed by a reporter’s question about the ongoing events.

3:21 p.m .: Lokomotiv Moscow coach resigns in protest against Russian invasion

Lokomotiv Moscow coach Markus Gisdol resigned on Tuesday in protest against the Russian invasion. “I cannot exercise my vocation in a country whose leader is responsible for a war of aggression in the heart of Europe. This does not correspond to my values, which is why I resigned with immediate effect from my position as coach of Lokomotiv Moscow“, assured the German technician to Bild.

2:25 p.m .: Adidas suspends its partnership with the Russian Football Federation (With AFP)

Adidas announced on Tuesday that it has suspended its partnership with the Russian Football Federation “with immediate effect“, said a spokesperson for the company, which achieved 2.9% of its turnover in the Russia, Ukraine and CIS region in 2020 (note: countries previously attached to the former USSR) .

1:27 p.m .: Ecclestone considers Putin to be “outspoken” and “honourable”

In an interview with Times Radio last Friday, Bernie Ecclestone, the former F1 boss, said Vladimir Putin was “franc” and “honorable“. “He did exactly what he said, without any discussionsaid the 91-year-old former executive. It is up to the people involved in the event to decide. How can we judge what is happening? Maybe there are people who think Russia is right.”

12:30 p.m .: Bahlouli was able to leave Ukraine

Metalist Kharkiv player since March 2021, ex-Lyonnais and Monegasque Farès Bahlouli has left Ukraine as he announced Monday evening on his Twitter account. “I’m Ok. Currently in Turkey, with the group, my heart goes out to my teammates and all of Ukraine“, wrote the native of Lyon.

11:50 am: Svitolina refuses to face Russian and Belarusian players

In a letter posted on her Twitter account, Elina Svitolina demands that the ATP, WTA and ITF take a clear position. “I announce that I will not play this Tuesday in Monterreysaid the wife of Gaël Monfils who was to face the Russian Anastasia Potapova (81st in the world). I refuse to play against a Russian or Belarusian player until the various organizations take the necessary decisions. However, these athletes are not responsible for invading my homeland. I would also like to pay tribute, in particular to the Russians and Belarusians, who speak out against the war.”

11:10 am: Russian and Belarusian skaters excluded from all competitions

Russian and Belarusian skaters have been declared persona non grata from all skating competitions, the International Skating Union (ISU) said in a statement on Tuesday, a measure taken “with immediate effect and until further notice“. The speed skating and short-track events are also affected by this ISU measure. Russia is a major figure skating nation, where it won six medals including two gold at the Beijing Games last month. last.

10:35 a.m .: The 2022 Volleyball World Cup will not take place in Russia

The International Volleyball Federation has just announced the news. The 2022 World Cup will not take place in Russia “following the invasion of Ukraine“. The FIVB assures that it is looking for a new host country for the competition which is to take place from August 26 to September 11, 2022. The Olympic champion and star of French volleyball, Earvin N’Gapeth, had made it known this weekend. end, on social networks, that he had no intention of playing in Russia.

9:45 am: Pavlyuchenkova criticizes Putin

Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, 14th best player in the world, criticized Vladimir Putin in his choice to invade Ukraine. “Personal ambitions or political motives cannot justify violence. This jeopardizes our future but also that of our children.“, dropped the 30-year-old player on her social networks.

9:25 am: Cabella prefers to “wait” before returning to Russia

Currently injured, Remy Cabella returned to France before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In an interview with Blasting News, the former Montpellier resident, under contract with Krasnodar until June 2022, said he wanted “expect“possibly before”to return to” in Russia. Last weekend, Krasnodar, located on the Russian-Ukrainian border, saw its match against Lokomotiv Moscow postponed.

Frenchman Remy Cabella plays in Krasnodar (Russia).

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8:30 a.m .: Russia and Belarus suspended by World Rugby “until further notice”

Russia and Belarus were suspended from participating in international rugby on Tuesday “until further notice“, said world governing body World Rugby. Russia were still engaged in the final round of European qualifying for the 2023 World Cup, which will be held in France, but they were fifth in the standings with three matches still to be played, while only the first two qualify directly for the tournament.

8:15 a.m .: Russia suspended from the 2022 World Cup

Five days after the start of the war in Ukraine, FIFA and UEFA have raised their voices. The two bodies revealed on Monday that all Russian teams (clubs and national teams) were suspended from their competitions until further notice. This means that Russia will not be able to participate in the play-offs of the qualifiers and will therefore not go to the 2022 World Cup. More info by clicking here.

8:12 am: The IOC recommends the non-participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in international competitions

Faced with Russia’s failure to respect the Olympic truce after its aggression in Ukraine, the Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) unveiled a statement on Monday in which it encourages international federations not to allow the participation of Russian athletes and Belarusians at competitions. In the event that this is not possible for legal reasons, the IOC urges the Federations and organizers to have these athletes compete under a neutral banner. More informations by clicking here.

8:00 am: A new day of live around the repercussions of the Russia – Ukraine war on world sport

Hello everyone, and welcome to Eurosport to follow a new live on the consequences of the Russian invasion in Ukraine on the world of sport. Latest news, official announcements, you will find everything you need to know throughout this day of Tuesday, March 1. All the information for Sunday is to relive HERE.

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