The slogan has drawn criticism from Moscow for its association with World War II-era nationalist groups who cooperated with the Nazis. 'Glory to Ukraine' is a patriotic chant that became a rallying cry for protesters who ousted a Kremlin-backed leader, Viktor Yanukovych, during a popular uprising in 2014. On the front of Ukraine's yellow shirt, the outline of Ukraine is picked out in white, including Crimea and the separatist-controlled regions of Donetsk and Lugansk. In a statement to AFP, European football's governing body said that the shirt of the Ukrainian national team 'has been approved by UEFA, in accordance with the applicable equipment regulations.'Īccording to UEFA kit regulations, items must not 'offend common decency or transmit political, religious or racial messages.' UEFA traditionally stresses the importance of steering clear of politics in football. 'We love it too!', the British embassy added.

diplomatic mission in Kiev said on Twitter. Glory to Ukraine! #CrimeaisUkraine,' the U.S. and British embassies cheered the shirts. Those who have begun 'hissing,' Kuleba added, could not stand the sight of Ukraine's 'internationally recognized borders.' 'We will not allow anyone to insult our national symbols. 'I really like our team's new uniform,' Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Twitter. Ukraine's football association told AFP that the national team will wear the kit for the first time in a Euro 2020 warm-up against Cyprus in the northeastern city of Kharkiv on Monday. The shirts also feature the words 'Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes!'

Ukraine euro 2020 squad