The clash between Benfica and Ajax Amsterdam (2-2) left us with a very emotional moment when the forward of the Portuguese team, Roman Yaremchuckscored the goal that sealed the final tie in the match and during the celebration, took the opportunity to send a vindictive message in a show of solidarity towards Ukraine, the footballer’s country of origin, due to the military conflict he is experiencing with Russia.
In celebration of the goal, Yaremchuk he stripped off his match shirt to show an image of the Ukraine crest. In a fit of anger at the situation in his country, the striker wanted to send a message of support to all the citizens who are suffering from this situation and especially to the Ukrainian soccer players who play abroad and who have to see the conflict from a distance.
An action that did not go unnoticed and that Oleksandr Zinchenkoa Manchester City footballer and Yaremchuk’s teammate on the national team, wanted to share on social networks showing support for his compatriot.
Zinchenko showing support for Yaremchuk on social media
UEFA, at a crossroads
Gazprom (Russian oil company) is one of the main sponsors of the Champions League and this year, the venue for the final is in Saint Petersburg, the home of Zenit. The UEFA He has always wanted to ignore the controversies in these situations and for the moment, he has not issued any statement in this regard. Alternative venues are already being considered if the Russian attack continues in Ukraine and now it remains to be seen what measures UEFA adopts in this whole matter. As with the pandemic, the European football executive must have a rapid response capacity and ensure the development of the competition without anyone being affected.
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