During a work trip to Odessa, the President of the Ukrainian Football Association and Chairman of the Coordination Center of the UAF, Andriy Pavelko, First Vice-President of the UAF Vadym Kostyuchenko, and Deputy Head of the Professional Football Committee of the UAF Ihor Belan met with defenders of the city.

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The leaders of the UAF handed over necessary items, food products, and presented memorable football souvenirs to the military.

Photo by the press service of the UAF

On this day, representatives of the UAF together with football players from FC «Chornomorets» visited injured servicemen. Ihor Belan brought a «Golden Ball» to the meeting. Andriy Pavelko presented the soldiers with national team jerseys, wished them a speedy recovery, and expressed hope of seeing them at home matches of the country's main team.

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«The guys have a high fighting spirit and good Odessa jokes. They promise to give Russian fascists a «warm welcome». Despite their injuries sustained in battle, they also have a spirited attitude. I invite the soldiers to meet next time at home matches of the Ukrainian national team! Especially in Odessa.» — shared his impressions from the meeting with the President of the UAF.