Ukraninan sides fuming with Barca's message to Russian fans
After winning their league title, Barca took the opportunity to send a message to the side's fans in Russia. Sergi Roberto and Alejandro Balde were the chosen one to participate in the video from 'Okko Sport'.
This simple message has caused a controversy in the main teams in Ukraine, due to the fact the war is still very much on. Therefore, Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo kiev have publicly come out to show their disagreement with it.
"While our soldiers are currently in safety in Barcelona, Barca players Sergi Roberto and Alejandro Balde are recording video messages to fans of the country who are killing Ukranians, killing children, destroying our cities", Igor Jovicevic's side said.
"No victory or hundres of shirts are worth a human life. The photos show two Ukranian soldiers, vitaliy Shumei and Bohdan Kush, who were seriously injured due to Russian agression and are receiving treatment in Barcelona", they added.
May 21, 2023
"We sincerely recommend that FC Barcelona players get even closer to their Russian fans and request to play in the Russian league", Dynamo Kiev said.
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