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Andriy Shevchenko

Ukrainian footballer, coach
Andriy Mykolayovych Shevchenko is a Ukrainian footballer, coach, and president of the Ukrainian Association of Football (since January 25, 2024). He is considered one of the greatest strikers of the first decade of the 21st century. Born on September 29, 1976, in the village of Dvirkivshchyna, Kyiv Oblast. At the age of 9, he started attending a football section. He quickly began to show high results as an effective goalscorer. He began his professional adult career at "Dynamo-2," from where he joined the Ukrainian youth national team, and then the top league. From 1999, he began playing for foreign clubs. Andriy Shevchenko played for "Milan" and "Chelsea." After finishing his playing career, he became a coach.
1994
first played for Kyiv "Dynamo" in the top league
1995
first played for the Ukrainian national team
1997
scored a successful hat-trick in the "Barcelona" - "Dynamo" match
1999
signed a contract with the Italian club "Milan"
2004
won the "Golden Ball"
2006
moved to the English FC "Chelsea," which was then owned by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich
2008
returned to play for "Milan"
2009
signed a new contract with "Dynamo"
2012
played for the Ukrainian national team at the European Football Championship, shortly after which he announced his retirement
2016
joined the coaching staff of "Dynamo"
2021
became the head coach of the Italian club "Genoa"
2024
headed the Ukrainian Association of Football
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He will be discharged soon - Denmark national team doctor provides update on Eriksen, who collapsed during the match against Ukraine

Christian Eriksen's condition has stabilized after he lost consciousness in the match against Ukraine. The footballer is expected to be discharged from the hospital in the near future.

Sports • June 8, 01:00 PM • 3215 views
Ukraine national team player leaves gift for soldier who slept through footballers' visitPhotoVideo

Players of the Ukraine national team visited a military hospital in Lviv. Oleksandr Romanchuk left a signed pennant for a defender who slept through the team's visit.

Society • June 5, 12:13 PM • 3186 views
Maldera's Triumphant Debut: Ukraine National Football Team Beats Poland 2-0PhotoVideo

Ukraine defeated Poland 2-0 in Andrea Maldera's debut match as head coach. Goals were scored by Yaremchuk and Yarmolenko, the latter of whom has nearly caught up with Shevchenko.

Sports • May 31, 08:16 PM • 5115 views
Home for the first time in five years: WhiteBIT organizes Q&A with National Team players

The national team has begun its training camp in Lviv under the leadership of Andrea Maldera. WhiteBIT is organizing a Q&A session and a prize giveaway for fans.

Business News • May 29, 03:24 PM • 27427 views
Ukraine national team began its training camp in Lviv ahead of matches against Denmark and PolandVideo

The Ukraine national team, under the leadership of Maldera, has begun its training camp in Lviv. An open training session and friendly matches against Poland and Denmark are planned.

Sports • May 28, 02:59 PM • 3330 views
Taras Stepanenko ended his playing career in a match against ShakhtarVideo

The Kolos midfielder played his final match in the 30th round of the UPL against Shakhtar. Moving forward, Stepanenko will work as part of the coaching staff of the Ukraine national team.

Sports • May 21, 03:28 PM • 2949 views
"At the moment, it is practically impossible" - Shevchenko on national team matches on Ukrainian territory

Shevchenko called it impossible to hold national team matches in Ukraine during the war. New coach Andrea Maldera will live and work in Lviv.

Sports • May 18, 01:15 PM • 2702 views
Shevchenko stated that four candidates were considered for the position of Ukraine's national team coach

Andriy Shevchenko chose Andrea Maldera from among four candidates due to his experience and knowledge of the players. The new coach is expected to lead the national team to Euro 2028.

Sports • May 18, 12:30 PM • 3037 views
“It’s laughable when they say that”: Shevchenko commented on rumors about blocking Yarmolenko's recordsVideo

The UAF President dismissed rumors about ignoring Yarmolenko due to his scoring record as jokes. Currently, the winger has 46 goals for the Ukrainian national team.

Sports • May 18, 12:07 PM • 2910 views
Maldera stated he will live in Ukraine while working with the national team

The new head coach of the Ukrainian national team, Andrea Maldera, will settle in Lviv with his wife. This is his own decision to support Ukraine and its national football team.

Society • May 18, 11:38 AM • 2961 views
Shevchenko: The task for the new national team coach is to qualify for Euro 2028

Andriy Shevchenko has tasked Andrea Maldera with leading the national team to Euro 2028. The national team's first training camp will be held on the territory of Ukraine.

Sports • May 18, 10:55 AM • 4125 views
Yarmolenko and Lunin return to the national team – Maldera announces squad for friendly matches

Andrea Maldera has called up debutants Romanchuk and Synchuk for the games against Poland and Denmark. Andriy Yarmolenko and Andriy Lunin have returned to the team.

Sports • May 18, 10:21 AM • 2287 views
First foreigner to lead the Ukraine national football team: Andrea Maldera officially replaces RebrovPhotoVideo

The UAF has appointed Andrea Maldera as the head coach of the Ukraine national team, replacing Serhiy Rebrov. The contract with the Italian is set for two years.

Sports • May 18, 08:48 AM • 25325 views
The name of the new head coach of the Ukrainian national team may be announced as early as May 18

The UAF will hold a press conference on May 18, likely to announce Serhiy Rebrov's successor. Italian Andrea Maldera is a candidate for the position of head coach of the national team.

Sports • May 15, 05:17 PM • 3145 views
Andrea Maldera to lead the Ukraine national team – insiderVideo

According to the insider, the deal with the Italian coach is currently being finalized.

Sports • May 4, 07:40 PM • 2826 views
Rebrov resigns as head coach of the Ukrainian national team, successor still unknown

The UAF announced the termination of cooperation with Rebrov by mutual agreement of the parties. The coach remains in the association as vice-president and executive committee member.

Sports • April 22, 08:16 AM • 2406 views
Shevchenko announced important decisions regarding the future of the Ukrainian national team by the end of April

Andriy Shevchenko announced steps to improve the national team's results after the defeat to Sweden. Decisions will be made by the end of April 2026.

Society • April 17, 04:20 PM • 5936 views
Moscow burned by a nuclear strike: 4A Games studio presented the trailer for the game Metro 2039

4A Games will release Metro 2039 this winter on PC and consoles. The game features a new hero, the Stranger, and a plot changed under the influence of the war in Ukraine.

Society • April 16, 07:32 PM • 10307 views
"I have a boss": Rebrov sharply reacted to a question about resignation

The head coach of the Ukrainian national football team, Serhiy Rebrov, will discuss his future with Andriy Shevchenko. The specialist's contract with the national team expires in two months.

Sports • April 1, 01:04 AM • 6186 views
"We will make a decision in favor of the future of the national team" - Shevchenko on the results of the World Cup qualifiers

The UAF President stated that the task was not fulfilled and expressed dissatisfaction with the qualification results. After the friendly match, an analysis will be conducted, and the fate of the national team will be decided.

Sports • March 27, 11:52 AM • 4351 views
Andriy Shevchenko spoke about Italy's chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and Milan's fight for the Scudetto

The UAF President supported the Italian national team in the World Cup qualifiers. The legendary footballer also analyzed Milan's fight for the Serie A championship.

Sports • March 25, 04:26 PM • 5270 views
"Polissya" appealed to the UAF with a request to disqualify referee Shurman for life

The club's management appealed to the UAF due to gross errors by the VAR referee in the 19th round match. Experts recognized the referee's decisions as erroneous and decisive.

Sports • March 23, 02:08 PM • 3831 views
UAF unveiled the new away kit for the Ukrainian national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiersPhotoVideo

The new blue jersey with heraldic motifs and CLIMACOOL+ technology costs 6999 hryvnias. The design symbolizes the continuity of the trident from princely times.

Sports • March 20, 12:42 PM • 4608 views
"Polissya" demands UAF to polygraph test referees of the match against "Dynamo" - the Association reactedVideo

Gennadiy Butkevych demands an investigation into the referees due to errors in the game against Dynamo. The UAF has already launched official investigations into the referees and committee representatives.

Society • March 9, 01:09 PM • 3445 views
Pupils of FC "Lokomotyv", whose base was destroyed by Russia, presented a football to the FIFA presidentVideo

Children from the Kyiv football academy "Lokomotyv", whose base was destroyed by Russian shelling, presented a ball to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. They are asking for support for Ukrainian children and for Russia not to be reinstated in international football.

Sports • February 12, 06:31 PM • 4629 views
No issues regarding the return of Russians were discussed at the UEFA Congress in Brussels - UAF

UAF President Andriy Shevchenko met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, discussing the prevention of Russians' return to international competitions. The issue of Russians was not considered at the UEFA Congress, which was confirmed by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin.

Sports • February 12, 03:45 PM • 3593 views
Iya Andrushchak appointed head coach of the Ukrainian national women's team

Former footballer Iya Andrushchak has become the head coach of the Ukrainian women's national team, replacing Volodymyr Pyatenko. The team will start their 2027 World Cup qualifiers in a difficult group with Spain, England, and Iceland.

Sports • February 9, 03:51 PM • 4742 views
UAF is not considering replacing Rebrov as head coach of the national team

UAF President Andriy Shevchenko stated that the Ukrainian Association of Football is not considering dismissing Serhiy Rebrov, the head coach of the Ukrainian national team. His contract is valid until the end of the World Cup.

Sports • February 9, 02:24 PM • 2682 views
Ukrainian footballers will not be considered foreign players in some top championships - UAF

The Ukrainian Association of Football is negotiating with European associations regarding the status of Ukrainian footballers. Agreements have already been reached with France, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands.

Sports • February 9, 01:38 PM • 6326 views
FIFA Council not considering return of Russians to football competitions - UAF

UAF President Andriy Shevchenko announced that the FIFA Council is not considering the return of Russians to football competitions. This has been confirmed after communication with FIFA representatives at various levels.

Sports • February 9, 01:22 PM • 3876 views