FIFA and UEFA on Monday announced the suspensions of Russia and Russian club teams, saying football is in full solidarity and in full solidarity with all those affected in Ukraine. World and European football governing bodies said they would be banned "until further notice". "Football is in complete solidarity here and in full solidarity with all those affected in Ukraine," FIFA and UEFA said in a joint statement. "Both Presidents hope that the situation in Ukraine will improve significantly and rapidly so that football can again become a vector for unity and peace among peoples."

In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, FIFA ordered that Russia compete as the Football Union of Russia (RFU) in its upcoming matches.

Marcelo Bilsa's stint at Leeds was the longest he has ever had at the club. Leeds United have sacked head coach Marcelo Bilsa due to poor form. Saturday's 4-0 loss to Tottenham meant they had lost their last four games on a 17-2 aggregate score. President Andrea Radrizani says: "This has been the hardest decision for me"; Jesse Marsh is in line to replace Balsa, with the club hoping for a new appointment on Monday

Poland has decided to boycott the World Cup play-off against Russia. The president of the Polish Football Federation, Cesari Kuleza, has said that the team "does not intend" to play the sport. "We cannot pretend that nothing is happening", said captain Robert Lewandowski. Striker Levandovsky, 33, his country's all-time top goalscorer, said: "I can't imagine playing a match with the Russian national team in a situation when there's an armed offensive in Ukraine. Russian footballers and fans are not responsible. But we can't pretend that nothing is happening."

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has said there is 'uncertainty' at the club amid the Russian attack on Ukraine. Z is owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and a Labor MP has said the UK government should confiscate his assets. Tuchel was speaking ahead of his team's Carabao Cup final against Liverpool at Wembley on Sunday. "We shouldn't pretend it's not an issue," Tuchel said.

A own goal from Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa helped Arsenal complete a dramatic late turnaround to finish in the top four in the Premier League. Arsenal have moved up to fifth place with 45 points with two matches left behind fourth-placed Manchester United. Wolves are in seventh place with 40 points.

Rangers completed "a big moment" in their history after ousting German giants Borussia Dortmund in a 10-goal tie from the Europa League. Barcelona beat Napoli with an impressive performance to reach the last 16 of the Europa League.