MANCHESTER CITY star Oleksandr Zinchenko and Everton man Vitaly Mykolenko broke down in tears during a show of support for Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.
The two Ukrainians were both included on the substitutes bench for the clash at Goodison Park on Saturday evening.
And the two clubs offered up heartwarming gestures of support for the country which is currently under attack from Russia.
The sides lined up alongside one another moments before the game.
And the Everton players wrapped Ukrainian flags around them as they showcased their solidarity with Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Man City's players all wore 'No War' shirts over the top of their training gear – with a Ukrainian flag also on show.
The gestures left Ukrainian nationals Zinchenko and Mykolenko in tears as Goodison Park stood to applaud.
The Man City man – who is also Ukraine's captain – was visibly touched by the sentiment during what must be a horrific time for him.
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5And Mykolenko also appeared emotional as the camera panned to him on the Everton bench.
The Ukrainian pair had already embraced during the warm-up as they came together during an unimaginable time for their nation.
Meanwhile, fellow Ukrainian sports stars Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko are currently in their country preparing to go to war to defend their homeland.
Vitali, who is the Mayor of Kyiv, released a video on social media with his brother earlier this week.
Wladimir said: "I'm calling to all international partners to observe this strategy that is happening nowadays in Ukraine and this senseless war which is not going to have any winners, but losers.
"I just want to tell you we must stay united against this Russian aggression.
"Don't let it continue happening in Ukraine, don't let it happen in Europe and eventually in the world.
"United we are strong. Support Ukraine. Thank you."
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