Poland captain Robert Lewandowski will wear the captain’s armband featuring Ukraine’s colours in the World Cup in November.

Lewandowski was presented with the special armband by Andriy Shevchenko ahead of the World Cup kicking off in November.

Ukraine’s former captain and current head coach Shevchenko presented the armband to Lewandowski and thanked him in a special ceremony at Poland’s national stadium in Warsaw.

Shevchenko said: “This armband symbolizes for me many emotions related to my country. I thank you and the entire Polish nation for supporting my compatriots.”

Lewandowski in turn posted a picture of their meeting on Twitter and admitted it will be an honour.

He wrote: “Thank you @jksheva7. It was a pleasure to meet you! It will be an honour for me to carry this captains armband in the colors of Ukraine to the World Cup.”

Poland and Ukraine share borders, and Poland have been very supportive of their neighbours ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.