The UAF managed to convince UEFA that the colors of the aggressor country would provoke unrest
For the match Ukraine – Romania in the first round of group E European Championship 2024 It will be prohibited to bring Russian flags into the stadium. Representatives of the Ukrainian Football Association (UAF) managed to convince UEFA that the colors of the aggressor country would provoke conflicts and fights during the football event.
Russian flags were present in the stands of the Allianz Arena in Munich during the opening match of Euro 2024 between Germany and Scotland (5:1). Also, Russian flags with the coat of arms were seen at the match between the national teams of Serbia and England. Let us note that the match between Ukraine and Romania will take place at the Allianz Arena.
The coaching staff of the Ukrainian national team included all 26 players who are at the Euro on the list for the game with Romania. Defender Vitaly Mykolenko, who is recovering from an injury and was working on an individual program, was also included in the lineup.
Sergei Rebrov’s team will play their opening match in a blue kit, the Romanian team will wear yellow colors. The main referee of the match will be Swede Glenn Nyberg. Starts at 16:00 Kyiv time.
After the Romanian national team, Ukraine will play Slovakia in the second round of Group E on June 21. In the final match of the group stage, Sergei Rebrov’s team will meet Belgium on June 26.
Source: Sportarena
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