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UEFA Euro 2020: Outrage in Russia over Ukraine's jersey

The UEFA Euro 2020 is all set to kick off from Friday. The teams have already begun preparations, with their squad and official kits for the tournament being launched. However, the kit of Ukraine has caused controversy with its neighbouring country Russia.

UEFA Euro 2020: Outrage in Russia over Ukraine's jersey-ayh
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Kyiv, First Published Jun 8, 2021, 6:16 PM IST

With less than a week to go for the 2020 UEFA Euro, things are starting to take shape for the participating teams. All 24 sides have announced the squad for the tournament. Also, the teams have begun to launch kits and jerseys for the same.

Meanwhile, things seem to have gone wrong with the kit involving Ukraine. According to BBC, the kit had Ukraine's country shape embroidered in the jersey. However, the form of the country included the region of Crimea, which continues to remain a disputed region between Ukraine and Russia.

Although Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014, it has been rejected internationally ever since, while it still considered a part of the latter. The same has caused an outrage in Russia, while a Russian MP termed it "political provocation".

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Nevertheless, the Union of European Football Associations has clarified the same by stating, "The shirt of the Ukrainian national team (and of all other teams) for Uefa Euro 2020 has been approved by Uefa, in accordance with the applicable equipment regulations."

Meanwhile, the jersey also contained the slogan "Glory to Ukraine!" used by protesters to force out Viktor Yanukovych, a pro-Moscow president, in 2014. Besides, it also had the "Glory to the heroes!" slogan attached to it. "We believe that Ukraine's silhouette will give strength to the players because they will fight for all of Ukraine," said Andriy Pavelko, Ukrainian Association of Football head.

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