Kick Off: Russia suspended by FIFA & UEFA; Buffon renews contract until 2024

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OFFICIAL: FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia until further notice

FIFA and UEFA have suspended the Russia national team from all competitions until further notice.

OFFICIAL: Spartak Moscow THROWN OUT of UEL, after being given the boot by UEFA

Russian side Spartak Moscow have been kicked out of the Europa League due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

OFFICIAL: 44-year-old Buffon renews his contract with Parma until 2024

Italian legend Gianluigi Buffon has signed a new contract with Parma.

These Things Happen

Russian Football Federation: We reject FIFA's sanctions & will appeal them

Russian Football Federation: We reject the sanctions of FIFA and the EU and will appeal them to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Atalanta beat Sampdoria to move within three points of Juve and final UCL spot

Atalanta beat Sampdoria to move within three points of Juventus having played one game fewer.

Sheriff Tiraspol boss joins Ukraine's army 5 months after defeating Real Madrid

Sheriff Tiraspol manager Yuriy Vernydub has returned to his native Ukraine and signed up to the territorial army.

Liverpool star Mane asks Minamino to put champagne down during celebrations

Mane respectfully asked Taki Minamino not to spray champagne during Liverpool's Carabao Cup final celebrations on Sunday night.

What they say

"Even when you win 7 Ballons d'Or, you have to adapt" - Mbappe comments on Messi

Kylian Mbappe has jumped to the defense of Messi. The Frenchman insists his colleague is still adapting to life at his new club and is "getting better and better."

Merson: Chelsea would have won Carabao Cup if Kepa hadn't replaced Mendy

Paul Merson says Chelsea would have won the Carabao Cup if Mendy had not been replaced by Kepa for the penalty shootout.

Xavi says Pedri Reminds him a lot of former teammate Iniesta

Xavi has claimed that Pedri reminds him of Iniesta. Pedri has developed into one of the biggest prospects in world football since making his debut for the club last season.

In Depth

How to take the perfect penalty after 21 players scored in the Carabao Cup final

Penalty shootouts are often described as a lottery but in reality taking spot-kicks is an art that can be perfected with psychology and preparation.

Fixtures of the Day

FA Cup

Peterborough United vs Man City 01/03/2022 19:15 UTC

Middlesbrough vs Tottenham 01/03/2022 19:55 UTC

Coppa Italia

Milan vs Inter 01/03/2022 20:00 UTC