War in Ukraine could impact on Ireland's Nations League games

Ukrainian FA's call to postpone World Cup play-off with Scotland could have knock-on for Ireland
War in Ukraine could impact on Ireland's Nations League games

Everton's Ukraine international Vitaliy Mykolenko, draped in his nation's flag before the  FA Cup match against Boreham Wood on Thursday. Picture: AP Photo/Jon Super

Ireland’s opening Uefa Nations League games in June could be impacted by Ukraine’s request to postpone their World Cup play-off.

The Ukrainian FA on Thursday officially asked Fifa and Uefa to postpone their upcoming play-off game with Scotland at Hampden Park on March 24 due to Russia’s invasion of their country. The Ukrainian league, where a proportion of the squad operate, has been halted.

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