Wembley held a moment’s solidarity with Ukraine ahead of the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool.
Moments before kick-off, supporters were asked to stand “to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine and all those affected by the ongoing conflict” following Russia’s invasion of the country earlier this week.
Liverpool fans began an impromptu rendition of club anthem “You’ll Never Walk Alone” during a minute’s applause, with singing continuing into the national anthem.
Ukraine flags and messages of support were visible in both the Chelsea and Liverpool ends, while blue and yellow flower wreathes were also placed on the pitch as a tribute to the country’s national colours.
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Declan Rice held Yarmolenko’s shirt as the London Stadium displayed a message “sending love and prayers to Andriy Yarmolenko and the people of Ukraine”.
There had also been emotional scenes at Goodison Park on Saturday ahead of Everton’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester City, with Ukraine internationals Oleksandr Zinchenko and Vitaliy Mykolenko in tears as both sets of players emerged from the tunnel wearing pro-Ukraine messages.
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