Andriy Shevchenko has told Sky Sports News his family have refused to leave the Ukraine amid the Russian invasion and says his country is "united for freedom".
EA Sports has "initiated processes" to remove the Russian national team and all Russian clubs from its FIFA products.
Poland, Sweden and the Czech Republic will refuse to play their forthcoming World Cup play-offs with Russia in March following the country's invasion of Ukraine.
A sports branding expert has told Sky Sports News that Chelsea could become a toxic brand for would-be investors should the Russian conflict in Ukraine continue.
Scotland and Wales could face off for a place at next year's World Cup should they defeat Ukraine and Austria in their respective play-off semi-finals.
There were big wins for Germany, Croatia and Russia in their World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, while Sweden were shocked by Georgia.
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