STORY: Soccer star Robert Lewandowski wants to show his colors. The captain of the Polish national team wants to wear an armband in the colors of Ukraine at the World Cup in Qatar. This bandage was presented to him on Tuesday in Warsaw by Ukrainian football idol Andriy Shevchenko. Lewandowski, now under contract with FC Barcelona, had repeatedly sided with Ukraine in the past in the Ukraine war. And last season, when he was still playing for Bayern Munich, he wore a similar bandage: “I know exactly what it means, not just for the athletes, but for all people, because we know that our voice is also important , to show everyone, not just in Europe but around the world, what’s going on, what’s happening and how Ukraine is starting to fight for freedom.And we know it’s so important, because we know our history .” Shevchenko thanked Lewandowski for his commitment: “First of all, I would like to thank Robert for everything he has done for my country. And I give him this armband. This armband represents pride, strength and a certain bond with Ukraine, and myself I gave it to him so he can wear a Ukrainian armband and think of Ukraine at the World Cup in Qatar.” Poland will play Argentina, Saudi Arabia and Mexico in the preliminary round of the World Cup in Qatar. Ukraine failed to qualify for the tournament.