Chelsea and Liverpool confirmed their support for the individuals of Ukraine earlier than the Carabao Cup remaining, whereas there have been additionally different shows of solidarity throughout soccer.
The Blues took to the pitch at Wembley a day after their Russian proprietor Roman Abramovich mentioned he was giving trustees of the membership’s charitable basis “the stewardship and care” of the Stamford Bridge facet.
Abramovich took his determination amid his nation’s invasion of Ukraine.
His assertion didn’t point out the army motion by Russia, however there was loads of support for Ukraine from each golf equipment at Wembley.
Chelsea captain Cezar Azpilicueta and Liverpool counterpart Jordan Henderson carried wreaths within the yellow and blue colors of Ukraine once they emerged.
There was then applause from all these at Wembley whereas the phrases Football Stands Together had been proven on the massive display on a yellow and blue background.
West Ham, who had earlier overwhelmed Wolves 1-0 at residence within the Premier League, confirmed support for their Ukraine winger Andriy Yarmolenko.
The Hammers have given Yarmolenko time off following his homeland being invaded, however he was firmly within the ideas of the membership each out and in of their stadium.
West Ham gamers warmed up in quantity seven Yarmolenko shirts, whereas Hammers midfielder Declan Rice held up his team-mate’s shirt earlier than kick-off.
“It is so necessary, for me and for the crew, the membership and everybody to support Yarmo. The day it began we noticed him on the coaching floor and he was in bits. We are there for him and the individuals of Ukraine,” mentioned Rice.
“We are all with Yarmo and the faucet on the shirt gave it good luck. He has some household in Ukraine on the minute so goes by some robust instances. He despatched us a message within the group chat earlier than the sport saying ‘good luck boys’.”
In Belgium, Club Bruges followers confirmed their support for Ukraine throughout a 4-1 win over Royal Antwerp.
After the match, Ukraine defender Eduard Sobol took to the pitch in his nation’s flag.
