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Robert Lewandowski continue to show support for Ukraine. Lewandowski will wear the captain’s armband in the colors of the Ukrainian flag World Cup 2022.
Robert Lewandowski meets a Ukrainian legend Andriy Shevchenko at the National Stadium, Warsaw, Poland, Tuesday (20/9/2022) local time. On that occasion Shevchenko handed the captain of the Polish national team the captain’s armband with the colors of the Ukrainian flag, yellow-blue, to the captain of the Polish national team.
“For me, the armband is a symbol of leadership, strength and passion for your country. I want to hand this band to Robert to thank him for his support, his voice and his platform to support my country and an appeal to peace, “Shevchenko said. as reported Brand.
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Robert Lewandowski in fact one of the hottest players asking for his support from Ukraine after the Russian invasion in February. He asked Poland to boycott the 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Russia.
“I will wear the Ukrainian colors at the World Cup. As a player and as a person, I support peace and I think this symbolic gesture is important,” said Lewandowski.
Football ties between Poland and Ukraine have existed for a long time. The two countries had co-hosted Euro 2012.
Recently, the Ukrainian national team and clubs played home matches in international competitions in the stadiums of Poland. The Ukrainian national team will complete a training program ahead of the UEFA Nations League in Poland.
Poland joined Group C of the 2022 World Cup along with Argentina, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. While Ukraine did not qualify after losing to Wales in the play-offs.
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