Definitely pulling for Ukraine after Russia got their undies
by G.K.Chesterton (2021-06-11 13:01:04)
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in a bunch about their kit. Unlikely, I realize, but it would be great if the two teams met in the quarter-finals.

UEFA has ordered Ukraine to remove the phrase "Glory to the heroes" from their Euro 2020 shirts due to its military connotations, though a map outline of the country that sparked fury across Russia is allowed to remain.

The outline on the shirt includes the region of Crimea, which was annexed by Russian forces in 2014, but remains widely recognised as part of Ukraine.

After complaints from Russia, UEFA said the map was not a concern given it reflected UN-recognised borders, but the governing body deemed "Glory to the heroes" - a military greeting in Ukraine – as political in nature and ordered its removal.

Look closely and you can see the country outline in the shirt.





OT - 1956 Olympics Hungary vs Russia water polo
by SixShutouts66  (2021-06-11 16:51:27)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

The water polo match between Hungary and Russia did not end well in the 1956 Olympics after the murder of Hungarian Freedom Fighters. Not wishing bad things, but politics can affect sports. It's surprising no one died in that match.
That is some high level Trolling Героям слава!! *
by spade  (2021-06-11 15:20:14)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

good for them! *
by boethius  (2021-06-11 13:58:25)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post