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SHOW OF SUPPORT

Premier League to support Ukraine amid Russia invasion this weekend with moment’s reflection and blue & yellow armbands

PREMIER LEAGUE captains will wear yellow and blue armbands this weekend to show their support to Ukraine.

Meanwhile the big screens at stadiums will display messages that read 'Football stands together' following Russia's invasion of the country.

Football fans have showed their support to Ukraine at matches following Russia's invasion of the country
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Football fans have showed their support to Ukraine at matches following Russia's invasion of the countryCredit: AFP

The Premier League have announced plans for this weekend's matches where they stated they stand in support of Ukraine.

Their read: "The Premier League and our clubs wholeheartedly reject Russia’s actions and will be showing support for the people of Ukraine at all matches this weekend.

"We call for peace and our thoughts are with all those who have been impacted.

"A show of solidarity for Ukraine will be visible at all Premier League matches from Saturday 5 to Monday 7 March.

"This follows the numerous ways in which clubs have already demonstrated their support. 

"The 20 club captains will wear special armbands in Ukrainian colours and fans are encouraged to join players, managers, match officials and club staff in a moment of reflection and solidarity before kick-off at each game.

"Big screens at stadiums will display 'Football Stands Together' against the backdrop of the blue and yellow colours of the Ukrainian flag.

"These words will also be shown on LED perimeter boards during matches.

"This message of solidarity will also be visible to fans around the world across Premier League digital channels.

"Logos and profiles on those platforms will change to represent the colours of the Ukrainian flag, which will also be displayed across match broadcasts both in the UK and overseas."

Meanwhile Brighton will wear their yellow and blue away kit for their away trip against Newcastle as a show of solidarity with Ukraine.

Their women's team will also wear the kit when they take on Aston Villa in the Women's Super League on Saturday.

Club captains will wear yellow and blue armbands this weekend as a show of solidarity with Ukraine
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Club captains will wear yellow and blue armbands this weekend as a show of solidarity with UkraineCredit: Reuters

Graham Potter's side have also announced that all profits from the ongoing sales of the kit will be donated to the British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal.

Manchester City showed their support on Tuesday night after Ukraine international Oleksandr Zinchenko was named as captain for their FA Cup clash against Peterborough.

Prior to kick-off, the Citizens left-back held up a Ukrainian flag along with Posh skipper Frankie Kent.

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