Russian invasion of Ukraine

[blueinsa]

Sure, but it shouldn't be down to the clubs, and if they refuse to play they forfeit 3-0.

It would be a fine stance in principal, but it is only UEFA's lack of spine that would require them to make that sacrifice.

Agree completely but in the absence of leadership from UEFA, clubs should take that stand.

 

[hgblue]

Disappointing from Germany if that's the case. At the end of the day, whatever sanctions are imposed are going to result in an economic hit for everyone - not just Germany - but the need to sanction Russia should outweigh that.

They rely on Russian gas to keep the lights on, Trump called them out on the stupidity of this policy but was ignored.

 

[Chris in London]

Totally agree, all Russian sports teams and individuals should have been thrown out of their sports within 10mins of the first attack, unfortunately greed is the driving force, every individual sportsman/woman should refuse to play a Russian....but we live in the snowflake world of "it's Putin, not their fault" crap, which is why this happened in the first place.

Sure, but there is no way of just hurting the government and not hurting the people.

So we make a choice.

 

[metalblue]

It is indeed, you're not the only one though, even some news outlets have reported it as real.

Oh wow… looks very realistic, cheers mate. I guess because it’s filmed on a phone… from a screen? adds to the realism?

 

[bluethrunthru]

so - they are looking at RT with a view to a ban on broadcasting? Why not Geebeebees too?

 

[David Kloppesh]

They did.
‘Yugoslavia’ was only Serbia and Montenegro (iirc) by that point though.

not true.

 

[RiversideBlue]

At least one team's not afraid to speak out. Come on City, let's be having you!

 

[SPIDERBOY]

would be nice to have friends

Maybe I'll get a call.

 

[mosssideblue]

Get involved with air strikes on Russia , the US as well. Putin has a clear run at everything from now on, he's laughing about all this. Not sure how bothered he'll be about these sanctions

Thank fuck you are not in power then

 

[Chris in London]

I assume that Sofia Abramovich is the Chelsea owner's daughter. There's truth in what she says, though.

This isn't like the annexation of Crimea, which was very popular. I mentioned last night that the kind of educated middle-class professionals who make up most of my contacts here aren't Putin's most natural constituency. However, even most of them seemed very happy when the Russians took back Crimea. They felt it was basically Russian territory that had ended up in Ukraine kind of by accident, so were happy to see that put right.

There's no triumphalism at all this time, though. The slightly scary thing is that Putin doesn't seem to be bothered by that. As far as I've seen or read, they don't seem even to have attempted to concoct news stories in their own media showing how popular the policy is. That's definitely something they normally do.

Hey blue.

What's the reaction over there to St P being stripped of the champions league final?

I believe the Russian Grand Prix has been cancelled too.

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Sure, but there is no way of just hurting the government and not hurting the people.

So we make a choice.

the best way out of this is if the Russian people turn on Putin so we definitely should be attacking them in ways like this. No football is a good way of furthering this aim without actually harming anyone.

 

[Bazzmand Show]

Don't agree with Ukraine blocking men between 18-60 from leaving.

If they don't want to fight, they don't want to fight.

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Get involved with air strikes on Russia , the US as well. Putin has a clear run at everything from now on, he's laughing about all this. Not sure how bothered he'll be about these sanctions

You are as mad as Putin

 

[denislawsbackheel]

At what point, or what would cause other nations to assist Ukraine on the ground?

Nothing

 

[Bazzmand Show]

Agreed. Desperate and idiotic is what it is.

If it's at that point already where they need to get random blokes off the street to take up arms, then they should just stand down and make an agreement with Russia.

Particularly as no help is coming from the west on this.

There is a point where this pivots from being brave, to idiotic and reckless. If the president of Ukraine wants kids to fight, then he should be taking up arms himself.

 

[mosssideblue]

Don't agree with Ukraine blocking men between 18-60 from leaving.

If they don't want to fight, they don't want to fight.

Needs must I'm afraid

 

[blueinsa]

You are as mad as Putin

I think the poster knows what they are doing but they must have a better way of seeking attention surely?

 

[Bazzmand Show]

Needs must I'm afraid

But it's not needs must is it?

These are people's lives.

If it's at that point then they are not winning this war and should just look to negotiate with Russia.

 

[SPIDERBOY]

If it's at that point already where they need to get random blokes off the street to take up arms, then they should just stand down and make an agreement with Russia.

Particularly as no help is coming from the west on this.

There is a point where this pivots from being brave, to idiotic and reckless. If the president of Ukraine wants kids to fight, then he should be taking up arms himself.

They will not stand down mate.....they won't do it.
The president probably will do.

 

[blueinsa]

But it's not needs must is it?

These are people's lives.

If it's at that point then they are not winning this war and should just look to negotiate with Russia.

It’s not how wars are fought or won unfortunately.