Napoli vs Barcelona: Ukraine-Russia Conflict – Players of Napoli and Barcelona came together to display a ‘STOP WAR’ banner ahead of their Europa League playoff match for the Round of 16. This action comes to light after Russia declared war on Ukraine as the situation has become tense globally. Barcelona are playing in the Europa League for the first time since 2004 and look to qualify for the Round of 16. Follow InsideSport.IN for the latest sports news and updates.
Napoli vs Barcelona: Barcelona and Napoli players display ‘STOP WAR’ banner before their Europa League clash amid Ukraine-Russia Conflict
The Catalan giants are participating in the tournament for the first time since 2004 after suffering a shock group stage elimination from the Champions League. Napoli progressed through the group stages of the Europa League as they edged out Leicester City into the final qualification spot. Players of both teams displayed the banner ahead of their match in Naples in a display of unity and removing division.
“No war in Ukraine.”
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Napoli vs Barcelona: Barcelona and Napoli players display ‘STOP WAR’ banner
With the ongoing War between Russia and Ukraine, the UEFA Champions League Final has emerged as a major doubt which was scheduled to take place in St. Petersburg. However, the UEFA have said in a statement that an ‘EMERGENCY MEETING’ will take place tomorrow morning to take a vital call on the ongoing situation in Ukraine.
UEFA call a Friday morning emergency summit to strip St. Petersburg of the Champions League final after Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine, with Wembley, West Ham and Tottenham all keen to bring the game to England. UEFA to move Champions League final from Russia due to Ukraine crisis as president Aleksander Ceferin calls ‘extraordinary meeting’ of Executive Committee.
Napoli vs Barcelona: Barcelona and Napoli players display ‘STOP WAR’ banner before their Europa League clash amid Ukraine-Russia Conflict
