![Factbox: List of countries that have refused to play against Russia Factbox: List of countries that have refused to play against Russia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51646128782_football.jpg)
Factbox: List of countries that have refused to play against Russia
Following is a list of national football associations that have announced they will not play soccer matches against Russia.
Tue Mar 01 2022
![Ismail Sabri tells state FAs not to issue own SOPs Ismail Sabri tells state FAs not to issue own SOPs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/71590228211_DatukSeriIsmailSa.jpg)
Ismail Sabri tells state FAs not to issue own SOPs
State football associations are not allowed to draw up their own standard operating procedures (SOP) for the Malaysia League (M-League).
Sun May 31 2020
![Three state FA's in dire straits as privatisation of M-League looms Three state FA's in dire straits as privatisation of M-League looms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/41454292244_Football.jpg)
Three state FA's in dire straits as privatisation of M-League looms
The three bodies grappling with financial problems are Selangor, Kelantan and Perlis, three states used to winning major titles in Malaysian football.
Sat Dec 31 2016
![Players' salaries should be realistic - Khairy Players' salaries should be realistic - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/61477048835_KhairyJamaluddinm.jpg)
Players' salaries should be realistic - Khairy
The salaries of the Malaysian League footballers should be realistic to reduce the burden of the contesting football associations or clubs.
Wed Dec 21 2016
![England and Scotland to defy FIFA poppy ban England and Scotland to defy FIFA poppy ban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/71478160112_blackarmband.jpg)
England and Scotland to defy FIFA poppy ban
England and Scotland are planning to defy a FIFA ban on players wearing poppies during their World Cup qualifier on Nov 11.
Thu Nov 03 2016
![Rope in state football associations to vote for FAM new lineup - Khairy Rope in state football associations to vote for FAM new lineup - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473824824_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Rope in state football associations to vote for FAM new lineup - Khairy
Khairy suggested local football fans to meet state FA president to suggest their preferred candidates to be voted as FAM excos.
Wed Sep 14 2016
![Integrity committee compulsory for football associations Integrity committee compulsory for football associations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-02/81360936874_295x200.jpg)
Integrity committee compulsory for football associations
Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the ministry has made it compulsory for every state football association and club to form an integrity committee.
Wed Dec 18 2013
![State football associations get one month to form integrity committees State football associations get one month to form integrity committees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-08/61377748297_295x200.jpg)
State football associations get one month to form integrity committees
Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said those who failed to do so would have to answer to the Sports Commissioner's Office.
Thu Aug 29 2013
![Speed up setting up of intergrity committee - Tengku Abdullah Speed up setting up of intergrity committee - Tengku Abdullah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-05/41368607685_295x200.jpg)
Speed up setting up of intergrity committee - Tengku Abdullah
FAM deputy president Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah wants all state football associations (FAs) to set up integrity committees.
Sat May 25 2013