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From football to F1, Russia stands to lose after invasion of Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with representatives of the business community at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia February 24, 2022. via REUTERS

Russia's invasion of Ukraine was widely condemned by the sporting community on Thursday, with President Vladimir Putin's country set to lose hosting rights for the Champions League final while Formula One drivers said it was "wrong" to race there this year.

Russia launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine by land, sea and air on Thursday, sparking immediate sporting ramifications.

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