In the FA Cup quarter-finals, Manchester City beat Championship bottom team Petersburg United 2-0 away and easily advanced to the quarterfinals. Before the match, Guardiola spoke about the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict on Ukrainian international Zinchenko.
The British reporter asked: "Zinchenko went to the rally last night, did this exceed your expectations?" ”
Guardiola's hardcore response: "What would you think if some other country attacked Britain?" What are the reactions and feelings? That's how Zinchenko feels right now. Like what happened in Yugoslavia, no one paid attention. Many innocent people lose their lives because of the decision of one or two people. ”
In the FA Cup match against St. Petersburg United, the 25-year-old Ukrainian international Zinchenko made his debut, and Manchester City captain Fernandinho, who also had the opportunity to start, took the initiative to wear the captain's armband on Zinchenko's arm.
After the match, Guardiola said: "Our captain handed the captain's armband to Zinchenko, showing the club's consistent attitude of supporting Zinchenko and his country. ”
Many people in world football have stood up for Ukraine, and West Ham United manager Moyes has bluntly supported sanctions against Russia. In the milan derby, which just ended the Coppa Italia, the players wore coats bearing the Ukrainian flag.
Of course, there are also players who are reluctant to do these formalistic things. Just like the former Turkish international Demir refused to wear a T-shirt that only speaks for Ukraine, he believes that this is not a T-shirt made for every country, so if he wears it, his conscience will not pass.