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NZ Football declines to play Russia at futsal tournament over Ukraine war

NZ Football has withdrawn from a fixture against Russia at a Thai futsal tournament, citing the invasion of Ukraine and Russia's FIFA suspension.

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NZ Football has pulled out of a futsal tournament fixture in Thailand against Russia. The withdrawal is in response to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine and the country's international FIFA suspension.

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NZ Football refuses to play Russia at futsal tournament over Ukraine war

NZ Football pulled out of the fixture in Thailand due to Russia’s ongoing invasion and international FIFA suspension.

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