Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski, who has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, has found himself in a difficult situation after being spotted with a Russian companion. The Polish striker, who was attending the Spanish Grand Prix as a guest of Ferrari, was seen with Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev. Lewandowski has been a strong advocate for Ukraine and was even gifted a captain’s armband in the colors of the Ukrainian flag by Andriy Shevchenko to wear during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Despite his political views, Lewandowski has maintained a friendship with Medvedev.
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski, who supported Ukraine in the war with Russia, found himself in a difficult situation because he was with a Russian.
Robert Lewandowski was a guest of the Formula 1 race. The Ferrari boxing footballer watched the Spanish Grand Prix.
When motor sports, tennis and football meet ?#SpanishGP ?? pic.twitter.com/2mhmNQ5fYE
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) June 3, 2023
However, the Barcelona star found himself in a tricky situation as he was in the company of a Russian. Lewandowski is friends with Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev.
From the court ? to the track ??@DaniilMedwed#SpanishGP pic.twitter.com/wVaRNNXPYB
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) June 4, 2023
Remember that Lewandowski was one of the first star footballers to publicly support Ukraine after the massive invasion of Putin’s aggressors.
Andriy Shevchenko developed a friendly relationship with the striker and even gave the Polish striker a captain’s armband in the colors of the Ukrainian flag so that Robert could travel with him to the 2022 World Cup matches in Qatar.
- Lewandowski joined Barcelona last summer from Bayern.
- This season, in all competitions for the Catalans, the Pole has played 46 games, scored 33 goals and provided eight assists.
- His contract with Blue Garnet is valid until June 30, 2026.
- Transfermarkt values the player at 40 million euros.
