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UEFA tells Ukraine to remove 'political' slogan from kit ahead of Euros

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Ukraine’s football kit with map featuring Crimea causes outrage in Russia [PHOTO COURTESY]

European soccer governing body UEFA has ordered Ukraine to remove the phrase "Glory to the heroes" from the inside of its new national team shirt ahead of the European Championship for political reasons, after a complaint from Russia.

Russia on Wednesday had complained to UEFA over Ukraine's kit, which is emblazoned with a map including Crimea and words from a military slogan.

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