Ukraine’s once-glorious football stage has been on a rocky road of mismanagement and underfunding after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. However, the war with Russia has hit it even harder. Against this backdrop, the fact that Ukraine qualified for Euro 2020 (to be held in 2021) is an extraordinary achievement. What are Ukraine’s chances in the Euro and which football players should you watch out for? Find out in part 2 of our series on Ukrainian football!
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David Kirichenko: Ukraine’s football may yet rebound with Euro 2020
Ukrainian fans react during Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Group H, football match with England in Kyiv on Sept. 10, 2013.
