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Manchester United posed with a banner calling for peace ahead of kick-off of Saturday’s Premier League match with Watford at Old Trafford.
Interim manager Ralf Rangnick, surrounded by players from both sides, held a placard with “peace” written in different languages.
Rangnick had spoken this week of the “desperately sad” situation in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of their neighbour, which has prompted international outrage.
“When I still watch TV in the morning and the evening I still cannot believe what I see there,” he said.
“This is just a terrible situation and I very, very much hope the politicians all over the world can help to deescalate the situation and finish those kinds of things that are happening there.”
United this week ended their sponsorship deal with Aeroflot, the Russian airline, in light of the situation in Ukraine.
“We share the concerns of our fans around the world and extend our sympathies to those affected,” a club spokesperson said.
