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Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Benfica Player Roman Yaremchuk Reveals Ukrainian Symbol After Scoring Against Ajax in UCL, Writes, ‘Now Is the Time To Unite’

Yaremchuk's gesture of support for his country went viral amidst his country's ongoing conflict with Russia. He took off his shirt to reveal his country's symbol after equalising for his side in the 72nd minute.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Benfica Player Roman Yaremchuk Reveals Ukrainian Symbol After Scoring Against Ajax in UCL, Writes, ‘Now Is the Time To Unite’

Ukrainian player Roman Yaremchuk showed support for his country amidst conflict with Russia after scoring for Benfica in the UEFA Champions League. Reacting to his gesture, he wrote, "This is our country, our history, our culture, our people and our borders. I would like to thank our defenders for their courage."

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