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Players of Napoli and Barcelona have come together to display a ‘Stop War’ banner ahead of their Europa League playoff match for the Round of 16.

The move comes on the same day that Russia declared war on Ukraine as tensions in Eastern Europe escalated in a development that may have wide-ranging ramifications.

The Catalan giants are participating in the tournament for the first time since 2004 after suffering a shock group stage elimination from the Champions League.

Napoli progressed through the group stages of the Europa League as they edged out Leicester City into the final qualification spot.

Players of both teams displayed the banner ahead of their match in Naples in a display of unity and removing division.

Elsewhere in the Europa League, Ukrainian playmaker Ruslan Malinovskyi unveiled a ‘no war in Ukraine’ undershirt after scoring for Atalanta against Olympiacos after scoring a goal.

Dinamo Zagreb supporters held up a banner saying "Support To The People Of Ukraine" during their Europa League match against Sevilla earlier on Thursday.

Meanwhile, UEFA are expected to move the Champions League final away from Saint Petersburg due to the developments.

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