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Nathan Ridley

Wojciech Szczesny promises Russia refusal and makes FIFA demand in 'heartbreaking' statement

Wojciech Szczesny has demanded that FIFA and UEFA hold Russia to account after their attacks on Ukraine.

The former Arsenal goalkeeper, whose wife is from Ukraine, has issued a 'heartbreaking' statement on the conflict following Poland 's decision to boycott their World Cup play-off match against Russia next month.

Szczesny and his teammates released a statement on Saturday morning announcing that they are refusing to play in Moscow, with the Juventus No.1 lifting the lid on his personal heartache shortly after on Instagram.

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