Manchester United and Watford (0-0) teamed up behind a banner where the word “Peace” appeared written in six languages, including Russian, as a gesture against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, ahead of Saturday’s match for the 27th round of the Premier League.
The idea of grouping behind the banner, which also read “Peace and Love” was suggested by Manchester United’s German manager Ralf Rangnick, who wore a small message on his outfit with the motto “NO WAR”. No to war), explained the club.
English football mobilized this Saturday in solidarity with Ukraine.
The Club, players and fans are together in standing with Ukraine.
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— Everton (@Everton) February 26, 2022
At Selhurst Park, before the Crystal Palace-Burnley game, illuminated panels displayed the message “We stand with Ukraine”.
In the match between Brighton and Aston Villa, Aston Villa winger Matty Cash, recently nationalized from Poland, gestured with his teammate Tomasz Kedziora, who plays for Dynamo Kiev.
After scoring a goal in his match, he lifted his shirt to reveal the message “Tomasz Kiedzora + his family: be strong brother” with a heart drawn.
The Premier League authorized demonstrations of support for Ukraine, but Matty Cash received a yellow card, shown by referee John Brooks.
Despite the fact that there are only three Ukrainian players in the Premier League (and no Russians), the chance of the calendar meant that two of them found themselves on a pitch this Saturday.
Was Goodison Park that Everton’s Vitaly Mykolenko has been reunited with his Manchester City compatriot Oleksander Zinchenko. Both gave an emotional hug in the central circle during the warm-up, to applause from the audience.
Everton also decided not to sound their traditional air raid siren this Saturday, due to the current context.
Just before the game, television cameras focused on Zinchenko, crying on the bench. The player participated in vigils in support of his country organized in England, with the permission of the club.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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