MANCHESTER: Manchester City and Everton players took to the field wearing Ukrainian flags before their Premier League game on Saturday while there were anti-war messages at stadiums elsewhere following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
City players walked out before the game at Everton's Goodison Park, wearing t-shirts featuring the Ukrainian flag and the slogan 'No War' while the home players were all draped in the blue and yellow flag of Ukraine.
Both teams had Ukraine internationals on their bench with City's Oleksandr Zinchenko and Everton's Vitaliy Mykolenko both appearing on the verge of tears as they witnessed the demonstration of support.
READ MORE: Latest developments in Ukraine-Russia
Home fans at Goodison Park unveiled a banner featuring Mykolenko and the slogan 'We Stand with Ukraine'.
The two players embraced each other at length during the warm-up and received warm applause from the supporters. Zinchecko had attended a vigil in Manchester on Thursday.
"To see Mykolenko the last few days has been a huge perspective for me. For anyone that has seen videos then to see Zinchenko...," Everton manager Frank Lampard said.
"Can we not be at peace with each other? Disagree with each other but not see things that are happening at the minute."
His opposite number Pep Guardiola added: "Thank you so much for all the people at Goodison Park. It was so emotional.
"It is not a nice moment for Zinchenko and the Ukrainian people right now. The people from Goodison Park were amazing."
At Old Trafford, Manchester United players stood with opponents Watford before their game behind a banner declaring 'Peace' in several languages which was held by United's interim manager, German Ralf Rangnick.
In the German Bundesliga, Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich players stood for a minute's silence before their game on Saturday.
The overhead screen at Eintracht's stadium showed the message 'Stop it, Putin'.
Wembley Stadium's iconic arch was lit up in the blue and yellow of the Ukraine flag on the eve of the League Cup final on Sunday between Liverpool and Chelsea.
Matty Cash, the Aston Villa full back, took off his shirt after scoring in the Premier League game at Brighton & Hove Albion to reveal an under-shirt with a message of support for his Poland teammate Tomasz Kedziora.
Kedziora plays for Ukrainian club Dynamo Kyiv and resides in the Ukrainian capital.
Cash received a yellow card for the offence of taking off his shirt.
Reuters
Sun Feb 27 2022
![Soccer: Ukraine solidarity, anti-war messages across stadiums Soccer: Ukraine solidarity, anti-war messages across stadiums](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71645927881_UKRAINE.jpg)
Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Manchester City - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - February 26, 2022 Fans hold a banner in support of Ukraine before the match REUTERS/Peter Powell
![KDNK suku kedua dijangka lebih baik, hasil positif ekonomi MADANI - Ahli ekonomi KDNK suku kedua dijangka lebih baik, hasil positif ekonomi MADANI - Ahli ekonomi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71682503318_PEMANTAUANUDARAAPM.jpg)
KDNK suku kedua dijangka lebih baik, hasil positif ekonomi MADANI - Ahli ekonomi
Prestasi paling penting ialah peningkatan perbelanjaan isi rumah, disebabkan oleh keyakinan isi rumah yang semakin baik.
![Jenazah Nidza Afham dikebumi di Puncak Alam Jenazah Nidza Afham dikebumi di Puncak Alam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723691432_NidzaAfham.jpg)
Jenazah Nidza Afham dikebumi di Puncak Alam
Solat jenazah akan diadakan di Masjid Puncak Alam sebelum dikebumikan di Tapak Perkuburan Felda Bukit Cherakah selepas solat Zohor hari ini.
![Ibu Menteri Besar Kedah meninggal dunia Ibu Menteri Besar Kedah meninggal dunia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723690075_ibumeninggalduni.jpg)
Ibu Menteri Besar Kedah meninggal dunia
Allahyarham Meriam Ahmad menghembuskan nafas terakhir pada usia 74 tahun di Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar.
![Skuad bola tampar pantai Pulau Pinang berlatih di Songkhla Skuad bola tampar pantai Pulau Pinang berlatih di Songkhla](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723688922_bolatamparsukma.jpg)
Skuad bola tampar pantai Pulau Pinang berlatih di Songkhla
Pasukan bola tampar pantai Pulau Pinang di Pantai Samila, Songkhla selama lima hari sebagai persediaan menggalas cabaran membawa pulang pingat pada SUKMA 2024.
![Pemandu treler maut, nahas lima kenderaan di PLUS arah utara Pemandu treler maut, nahas lima kenderaan di PLUS arah utara](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723688542_KemalanganMaut.jpg)
Pemandu treler maut, nahas lima kenderaan di PLUS arah utara
Kemalangan melibatkan lima buah kenderaan termasuk tiga buah treler, sebuah lori satu tan dan sebuah MPV Toyota Vellfire.
Niaga AWANI: Jiwa SME: Kuih tradisonal sejuk beku 'diterbangkan' ke Tanah Suci
Inovasi pembuatan makanan sejuk beku, terutama kuih muih tradisional telah berjaya membawa produk itu ke peringkat global, terutama dalam memenuhi citarasa jemaah haji dan umrah rakyat Malaysia di Tanah Suci Mekah dan Madinah.
Global Financial Shifts: What emerging economies need to know
We're looking at recent shifts in the global financial scene. Today, we'll talk about how lower inflation and possible Fed rate cuts could impact investor confidence, global stability, and important sectors like tech and real estate. We'll also see how these changes might affect emerging economies like Malaysia, a key player in global trade. Let's break down these topics to understand what they mean for the future.
![MyJPJ rekod lebih RM28 juta transaksi dalam tempoh sebulan MyJPJ rekod lebih RM28 juta transaksi dalam tempoh sebulan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723687760_AedyFadlyRamli.jpg)
MyJPJ rekod lebih RM28 juta transaksi dalam tempoh sebulan
JPJ merekodkan kutipan lebih RM28 juta menerusi aplikasi MyJPJ bulan lepas iaitu sebulan selepas transaksi dalam talian diperkenalkan pada Jun.
Urban Redevelopment Act: A comprehensive solution or a temporary fix?
Datuk Chang Kim Loong, Secretary-General of the National House Buyers Association (HBA), will speak about tackling one of the most pressing urban issues of our time: the Urban Redevelopment Act. Is this legislation the comprehensive solution we’ve been waiting for to eradicate urban slums, or is it merely a temporary fix?
![Ringgit kekal dibuka tinggi, menjelang data KDNK suku kedua Malaysia esok Ringgit kekal dibuka tinggi, menjelang data KDNK suku kedua Malaysia esok](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705320699_TBringgitmalaysia.jpg)
Ringgit kekal dibuka tinggi, menjelang data KDNK suku kedua Malaysia esok
Pada 8 pagi, ringgit meningkat sedikit kepada 4.4150/4250 berbanding dolar AS daripada 4.4170/4235 ketika ditutup pada Rabu.
![LaLiga: Alvarez tinggalkan Manchester City untuk ke Atletico Madrid dengan perpindahan RM462 juta LaLiga: Alvarez tinggalkan Manchester City untuk ke Atletico Madrid dengan perpindahan RM462 juta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723517380_JulianAlvarez.jpg)
LaLiga: Alvarez tinggalkan Manchester City untuk ke Atletico Madrid dengan perpindahan RM462 juta
Kelab Sepanyol itu akan membayar pendahuluan 75 juta pound (RM365 juta) sebelum melunaskan baki 20 juta pound (RM97.36 juta).
![EPL: Guardiola restui cabaran baru Julian Alvarez ke Atletico EPL: Guardiola restui cabaran baru Julian Alvarez ke Atletico](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723262101_PepGuardiolaJulia.jpg)
EPL: Guardiola restui cabaran baru Julian Alvarez ke Atletico
Guardiola menegaskan bahawa dia berminat untuk mengekalkan Julian Alvarez di Manchester City.
![EPL: Pep Guardiola setia asuh Manchester City EPL: Pep Guardiola setia asuh Manchester City](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51722725928_tbPepGuardiola.jpg)
EPL: Pep Guardiola setia asuh Manchester City
Guardiola mempunyai baki setahun lagi dalam kontraknya dan dijangka meninggalkan kelab itu tahun depan.
![EPL: Julian Alvarez tidak gembira di Manchester City EPL: Julian Alvarez tidak gembira di Manchester City](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51722300730_JulianAlvarez.jpg)
EPL: Julian Alvarez tidak gembira di Manchester City
Alvarez beraksi selama 2,657 minit dalam EPL buat City sepanjang musim lalu, minit terbanyaknya sejak menyertai kelab itu pada Januari 2022.
![Ederson nafi cemburu dengan rakan sepasukan di Manchester City Ederson nafi cemburu dengan rakan sepasukan di Manchester City](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71722045153_tbManchesterCity.jpg)
Ederson nafi cemburu dengan rakan sepasukan di Manchester City
Ederson menjelaskan laporan yang diterbitkan oleh The Athletic adalah palsu sama sekali.
![Guardiola tiada niat tinggalkan Manchester City dalam masa terdekat Guardiola tiada niat tinggalkan Manchester City dalam masa terdekat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721791884_PepGuardiola.jpg)
Guardiola tiada niat tinggalkan Manchester City dalam masa terdekat
Buat masa ini, dia mahu memberi tumpuan kepada usaha City memenangi kejuaraan liga Inggeris kelima berturut-turut yang belum pernah terjadi.
![Jack Grealish dan teman wanita umum bakal timang cahaya mata Jack Grealish dan teman wanita umum bakal timang cahaya mata](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720408413_JackGrealish.jpg)
Jack Grealish dan teman wanita umum bakal timang cahaya mata
Pasangan itu masih belum mendedahkan tarikh kelahiran bayi berkenaan.
![Man Utd sah bermain di UEL Man Utd sah bermain di UEL](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716695628_ManchesterCity.jpg)
Man Utd sah bermain di UEL
Selepas dinobatkan sebagai juara Piala FA Inggeris Manchester United berjaya melayakkan diri ke saingan Liga Eropah (UEL), musim depan.
![Manchester United juara Piala FA Manchester United juara Piala FA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716672266_ManchesterUniteds.jpg)
Manchester United juara Piala FA
Gol dijaringkan Garnacho pada minit ke-30 diikuti Kobbie Mainoo sembilan minit kemudian menafikan impian City menambah koleksi kejuaraan.
![EPL: Guardiola diangkat Pengurus Terbaik Liga Perdana Inggeris EPL: Guardiola diangkat Pengurus Terbaik Liga Perdana Inggeris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716352214_TBGuardiola.jpg)
EPL: Guardiola diangkat Pengurus Terbaik Liga Perdana Inggeris
Pep Guardiola dinobatkan sebagai Pengurus Liga Perdana Inggeris (EPL) Terbaik tahun ini selepas membawa Manchester City memenangi gelaran keempat berturut-turut.