Zinchenko in tears: “If we talk about football, I dream of the World Cup but the dream is that the war will end”

Ukrainian midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko shared his thoughts on the eve of the game against Scotland. And he moved the world by not being able to hold back tears at the press conference. In Glasgow, up for grabs, is the final to play for the last European place in Qatar against Wales. In addition to the sporting aspect, however, this match is full of meaning. The words of the City player are taken from the website of the Ukrainian Football Association.

EMOTIONS – Zinchenko struggled to hold back emotions. Before the match, fans will be given special cards featuring the national anthem of Ukraine, so that Scottish fans can also sing along with Ukrainians. “First of all, I would like to thank the Scottish Football Association, their national team, the coaching staff and the footballers for the support and assistance provided to the Ukrainian people. The mood is what it is. Each of us knows the situation in our country. . I want to assure everyone that tomorrow we will give 200% on the pitch. ” Inevitably, thoughts aren’t just about football. “It’s impossible to describe the feeling if you don’t feel it. Ukraine is a country that wants to stay free. I didn’t think about enlisting. I know I can be more useful by staying in England, engaging in humanitarian actions.”

DREAM – You play for a dream. The World Cup. The defender of the City gives in to emotion. And he melts into tears. “Ukraine is a country that never gives up, we will try to win and go to the World Cup but if you ask each citizen what their dream is, they will tell you that this war will end. Even the children, who do not have full conscience, say it. of the world but they perceive what is happening. But when it comes to football, we also have a dream: to go to the World Cup and give Ukrainians emotions in this difficult moment, because they deserve it. I’m sure the whole country will look at us. support of our people, we will try to make our people happy and proud. “