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Former Ballon d'Or (2004) but also ex-boss of the national selection, Andreï Shevchenko expressed to an Italian media the serious consequences of the conflict which has now lasted for almost three years.
Any war, any geopolitical crisis, has repercussions on one of the most popular activities in every country in the world: Football. For almost three years, the war in Ukraine has profoundly shaken up the world of football in Russia and Ukraine.
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Russia is excluded from international competitions. The Ukrainians, for their part, manage as best they can to maintain activity, the conflict leading to the relocation of matches, often to Germany.
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As the anniversary of the conflict approaches (February 24, 2022), a particularly influential voice is being heard: that of Andreï Shevchenko, Ukrainian football legend, Golden Ball winner (2004) and former national coach (2016-2021). ). “The situation in Ukraine is extremely difficult due to the ongoing war,” he said in an interview with The MessengerItalian daily (Shevchenko played eight years in Italy). “Matches take place under strict security protocols, often behind closed doors and in regions where the risk is minimal.”
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And the former striker, with 111 national selections, draws up a heavy toll: “We have already confirmed that more than 200 members of the football community have lost their lives since the start of this large-scale war. This includes players, coaches and other sports professionals, and this number continues to grow.”
