Robert Lewandowski says warfare is in opposition to "the entirety lovely in sport" as he pleaded for team spirit with Ukraine amid Russia's invasion of the united states.
Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday, following weeks of rising political tensions within the region. The conflict escalated further on Friday, with the preventing attaining the capital city of Kyiv.
Sportspeople, teams and enterprises around the globe have joined inside the condemnation of Russia's attack.
On Friday, Bayern Munich – Lewandowski's club side – lit their stadium up in the blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag, with train Julian Nagelsmann expressing his shock on the invasion.
"Everything beautiful in game is against what conflict brings," Lewandowski published to his reliable social media channels.
"For all people who price freedom and peace, this is a time of team spirit with the victims of military aggression in Ukraine."
On Thursday, the Polish soccer affiliation, at the side of their counterparts from Sweden and the Czech Republic, requested that Russia be barred from hosting any upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The 4 countries are within the equal play-off pathway for Qatar 2022.
Russia have been set to host Poland in March, however on Friday, UEFA showed any worldwide suits due to be held in Russia or Ukraine would have to be moved to a neutral venue, in addition to confirming St Petersburg have been stripped of protecting this season's Champions League final.
Lewandowski, who's Poland's captain, went directly to explain that he'll preserve discussions together with his group-pals as to whether or not they wish to face Russia.
"As the captain of the national crew, I will speak to my colleagues from the team about the match with Russia so that it will workout a commonplace role in this rely and gift it to the president of the Polish Football Association as soon as possible," the statement finished.
