These are bleak times in Ukraine… War in the east with new casualties every day, fires in the north spreading lethal radiation, coronavirus taking its toll across the land. But even in the worst of times – in a moment of rare respite – the mind turns to what was once one of the simplest of pleasures. Football.
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David Kirichenko: During bleak times Ukrainian football may shine a light
A Ukrainian supporter is pictured ahead of the Euro 2016 group C football match between Germany and Ukraine at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille on June 12, 2016.
