Andriy Shevchenko has told Sky Sports News his family have refused to leave the Ukraine amid the Russian invasion and says his country is "united for freedom".
EA Sports has "initiated processes" to remove the Russian national team and all Russian clubs from its FIFA products.
Poland, Sweden and the Czech Republic will refuse to play their forthcoming World Cup play-offs with Russia in March following the country's invasion of Ukraine.
A sports branding expert has told Sky Sports News that Chelsea could become a toxic brand for would-be investors should the Russian conflict in Ukraine continue.
Scotland and Wales could face off for a place at next year's World Cup should they defeat Ukraine and Austria in their respective play-off semi-finals.
There were big wins for Germany, Croatia and Russia in their World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, while Sweden were shocked by Georgia.
Substitute Thomas Muller scored an 81st minute winner to complete Germany's 2-1 comeback win over visitors Romania in their 2022 World Cup qualifier.
Erling Haaland and Memphis Depay scored hat-tricks as Norway and the Netherlands cruised to handsome World Cup Qualifying victories on Tuesday.
Anthony Martial rescued a point for France in Ukraine as their winless run extended to five games, while the Netherlands thrashed Montenegro 4-0.
World champions France held out with 10 men to draw 1-1 against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Strasbourg to consolidate their position at the top of Group D.
Denmark stormed to a brilliant 4-1 win over Russia in Copenhagen to claim second spot in Group B and set up a last-16 tie against Wales.
A superb strike from Aleksey Miranchuk gave Russia their first Euro 2020 win in St Petersburg, denying Finland a second successive victory in Group B.
Romelu Lukaku kept up his superb scoring form for Belgium with a double as they opened their Euro 2020 account with a 3-0 Group B victory over Russia.
As matchday two gets underway, Italy look to continue their impressive start while Wales search for a first win against Turkey.
A comprehensive look at Euro 2020 Group B with Belgium, Denmark, Russia and Finland looking to book their place in the knockout stages of the tournament.
A superb first half from winger Emil Forsberg paved the way for Sweden's 3-1 win over Armenia in their last friendly game before Euro 2020 gets under way next week.
UEFA has confirmed the expansion of squads from 23 to 26 players at this summer's delayed European Championship.
Euro 2020 squads for this summer's rescheduled tournament have been confirmed - who's been selected, who's missed out and who's going from each PL club?
A decision on Euro 2020 host cities has been postponed until Friday, Sky Sports News has been told, with UEFA expected to confirm that later on Monday.
The Netherlands and Belgium were big winners in their World Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday, while Portugal survived an early scare against Luxembourg.