Following the invasion of Ukraine, players draping the country's flag around them as they walked out was just one of the gestures shown in last weekend's fixtures - and similar marks of solidarity featured before the match in Leicester. Both sets of players observed a moment's silence for Ukraine, while a Ukrainian flag was also held by the teams. Leicester supporters displayed a banner reading 'We Stand with Ukraine' alongside a picture of the Ukrainian flag before their game against Leeds. Southampton went a step further in showing their support for Ukraine ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture away at Aston Villa. But, while support for Ukraine has been widespread, Cherkasy-born Mykolenko is furious that has not extended to players from the Russia football team.

Source: Sky sports March 06, 2022 01:10 UTC