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World of sport unites in condemning Russia's war on Ukraine

From the Premier League, LaLiga to the NBA, the support from the world of sport was unanimous in calling for an end to Russia's attacks on Ukraine.

Crystal Palace v Burnley - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - February 26, 2022 The big screen displays a message in support of Ukraine before the match
Lazio's Italian forward Ciro Immobile (R) and teammates wear a 'Stop the war' T-shirts referring to Russia's invasion of the Ukraine as they arrive to warm-up prior to the Italian Serie A football match between Lazio and Napoli at the Olympic stadium, in
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Players, staff and spectators applaud as a message is shown on the LED board expressing solidarity with Ukraine prior to the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and France at BT Murrayfield Stadium on February 26, 2
MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Fans stand infront of an LED board with a message in protest at the war in Ukraine during the LaLiga Santander match between Club Atletico de Madrid and RC Celta de Vigo at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on February 26, 2022 in M
MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: The stadium lights up blue and yellow in support of Ukraine prior to the LaLiga Santander match between Club Atletico de Madrid and RC Celta de Vigo at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on February 26, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo
Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Eintracht Frankfurt v Bayern Munich - Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Germany - February 26, 2022 Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski reacts while wearing an armband in support of Ukraine
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: General view outside the stadium with a message of support to Andriy Yarmolenko to indicate peace and sympathy with Ukraine prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at London Stad
Feb 25, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; A fan shows support for the Ukraine during the first quarter between the Charlotte Hornets and the Toronto Raptors at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Germany - February 26, 2022 General view pf a message for Russian President Vladimir Putin which is in support of Ukraine displayed inside the stadium before the match
PISCATAWAY, NJ - FEBRUARY 26: The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Wisconsin Badgers pause for a moment of silence for the lives lost in Ukraine before a game at Jersey Mike's Arena on February 26, 2022 in Piscataway, New Jersey.
Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Wolverhampton Wanderers - London Stadium, London, Britain - February 27, 2022 West Ham United's Tomas Soucek and teammates wear Andriy Yarmolenko shirts in support of Ukraine during the warm up before t
FC Augsburg v Borussia Dortmund - WWK Arena, Augsburg, Germany - February 27, 2022 FC Augsburg's Ruben Vargas is seen with a jersey saying City of peace Ausburg in support of Ukraine during the warm up before the match
Chelsea v Liverpool - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - February 27, 2022 General view of the big screen in support of Ukraine inside the stadium before the match Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley
Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Athletic Bilbao, Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain, February 27, 2022 FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao players pose behind a banner in support of Ukraine before the match
Feb 27, 2022; Carson, California, USA; A general view before the game between the Los Angeles Galaxy and New York City as the video board shows the colors of the flag of Ukraine at Dignity Health Sports Park.
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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Players, staff and spectators applaud as a message is shown on the LED board expressing solidarity with Ukraine prior to the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and France at BT Murrayfield Stadium on February 26, 2

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Feb 25, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; A fan shows support for the Ukraine during the first quarter between the Charlotte Hornets and the Toronto Raptors at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - FEBRUARY 26: The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Wisconsin Badgers pause for a moment of silence for the lives lost in Ukraine before a game at Jersey Mike's Arena on February 26, 2022 in Piscataway, New Jersey.

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Feb 27, 2022; Carson, California, USA; A general view before the game between the Los Angeles Galaxy and New York City as the video board shows the colors of the flag of Ukraine at Dignity Health Sports Park.

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