Emotional Scenes as Man City and Everton Take Their Own Tribute for Ukraine Amid Russia Conflict; Video Drops

• Goodison Park showed support for Ukraine amid their conflict with Russia before the game between Everton and Manchester City
• Ukrainian footballers Oleksandr Zinchenko and Vitaliy Mykolenko embraced each other in show of encouragement before the match
• Manchester City's Oleksandr Zinchenko could not help it but break down in tears as he stood in the dugout before the match

Football seems to have united in their show of support for Ukraine in these hard times following Russia's invasion of the country since Thursday, February 24, 2022.

On Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the Goodison Park, Manchester City and Everton, who have Ukrainian players showed their support by displaying the flag of Ukraine.

Manchester City defender Oleksandr Zinchenko gave his countryman Vitaliy Mykolenko of Everton a big hug of encouragement right before the start of the game.

In videos posted on Twitter, the City left-back is seen shedding uncontrollable tears leaving everyone emotional.

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Several teams have showed support to Ukraine, with Manchester United also displaying a banner before their game against Watford, promoting peace.

This season's UEFA Champions League final has been moved from Moscow to Paris due to the ongoing situation in Russia.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski has applauded the Polish Football Association for pulling out of their World Cup qualifier against Russia.

Poland were scheduled to play Russia next month, but following the conflict between the latter and neighbouring Ukraine, the Eagles have decided to withdraw from the game.

Lewandowski, who is captain of Poland said on Twitter it was the right decision by the the Polish federation.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin had declared a "specialised military operation" in Ukraine's Donbas region and warned the international community not to interfere.

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that no fewer than 137 people had been killed while 316 are injured as tension continues to escalate.