Robert Lewandowski, Poland national team star Pledged to wear the Ukrainian flag colored armband. At the 2022 World Cup. After being handed it to legend Andrey Shevchenko
, Ukraine is in the middle of an invasion from Russia. Their national team was unable to qualify for the World Cup final in Qatar. After losing to Wales in the play-off round,
the legendary striker Shevchenko. Who made 111 appearances for Ukraine and scored 48 goals, was hand the Ukrainian national team’s blue-yellow armband to Robert Lewandowski. Meeting at the Warsaw National Stadium for the Poland star to feature in the tournament in November. The UFABET report
Lewandowski confirmed he will wear the armband, saying: “I I believe that as athletes we should give the power of sport for the good.”
“I will also be bringing Andrey’s armband to the World Cup in November. to know that Ukrainians are not alone and not forgotten.”
“It means a lot to me to be standing here with Andrey. Footballers and citizens using their voices and roles to bring about positive change.”
Lewandowski has always been one of the loudest voices in support of the Ukrainian victims. He urged Poland not to play against Russia in the play-off round. Before the White Bears were banned by FIFA While wearing the Ukrainian flag armband while serving as captain of former club Bayern Munich,
Shevchenko said of the armband: “For me, the captain’s armband is a symbol of belonging. Leadership, strength and passion for your nation.”
“This is a symbolic expression. We thank Robert and Poland for everything you guys have done for us. I would like Robert to wear it as a symbol for the World Cup,” he said.
Poland is in Group C along with Argentina, Mexico and Saudi Arabia.