Russia-Ukraine War
Shevchenko asked in tears: "Open your heart to Ukraine"
The coach was interviewed on Italian television and shouted for help for his attacked country: "My country is going through hell. Basic things are missing."
Walla!
sport
07/03/2022
Monday, 07 March 2022, 13:50
Share on Facebook
Share on WhatsApp
Share on Twitter
Share on Email
Share on general
Comments
Comments
In the video: Arrest of Russian protesters against the war in Ukraine (Photo: Reuters)
Andrei Shevchenko was interviewed on Italian television yesterday (Sunday) and expressed his pain in tears following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The 45-year-old coach currently lives in London, but his family lives in Ukraine and chose to stay despite the war, and Shevchenko went out calling for help for his people.
"I ask you, open your heart to my people, to the women, children and the elderly who need your help so much," Shevchenko urged RAI viewers, "make them feel the way you made me feel."
More on Walla!
Ambassador of Ukraine: Our government sees Jerusalem as a possible place for negotiations with Russia
To the full article
The Ukrainian, who starred in Italy as a player in the Milan uniform, and until recently also coached Genoa for several months, explained: "We are asking for help in funding food and medical supplies, which are running out in Ukraine. We need everything but also moral support. People need to protest and talk more, Ukraine We need more humanity. We must demonstrate to stop this war, try in every way to help my country in this battle, end the war as quickly as possible. We must stop all the casualties. War is the worst thing there is. My country is going through hell right now. I "Trying to reach the hearts of people to raise resources and help, there are so many people in Ukraine who need it."
"Going through hell."
Ukraine under fire (Photo: Reuters)
More on Walla!
Ganda suffered racist curses, Herzog tried to calm down and responded with threats
Arling Holland will make a decision "soon": Real Madrid or Manchester City
Suffering from knee pain?
The home device that will put you on your feet
Shevchenko thanked everyone who expressed support for his homeland, adding: "The sports world is proving to be on Ukraine's side. Much has been done, but it is important that we mobilize resources. I talked a lot with the Italian ambassador to expedite and understand how to fund aid. "We must try to persuade Russia to stop the fire and find a diplomatic solution to stop the war."
sport
World football
Tags
Andrei Shevchenko
