At the time of the outbreak of conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Zinchenko, Yanukovych, Shevchenko and many other Ukrainian football figures spoke out in the social media and expressed their support for Ukraine.
In the match between Benfica and Ajax, Yanukovych pulled the score 2-2 in the 72nd minute. After scoring the goal, he showed off his short sleeves bearing the coat of arms of Ukraine, but was then shown a yellow card by the referee.
Manchester City player Zinchenko said on social media, "The whole civilized world is paying attention to my country. Ukraine is my country, we have gone through many difficult times, we have built this country in the last 30 years, we love freedom and hardworking people, they are our most important asset! ”。
Fuchenko, a former Milanian dorm, also said on social media that the country is the most valuable asset of Ukrainians, and although they face difficulties, Ukrainians need to unite.