On May 5 at the "Olympic Reserves" stadium in Dnipro, the Football Association of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast jointly with the Ukrainian Football Association organized a large-scale anniversary event dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the legendary football school "Dnipro-75."

Hundreds of spectators gathered on the stands, along with a constellation of prominent figures from Ukrainian football—different generations of players, coaches, officials, referees, journalists, and fans united by their love for the game and its history.

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The atmosphere on the stands and on the field was festive, nostalgic, and deeply respectful of the school's history. A special moment came when a friendly match between Ukraine's veterans team and the "Dnipro-75" alumni team ended in an exciting 4-4 draw. Evgeny Seleznov scored a hat-trick for the veterans.

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“This is more than just a football school—it's a football family that has raised dozens of masters and hundreds of decent people,”—one of the alumni noted.

This day became a symbol of generational legacy. The youth, who are currently studying in football schools across the city, had the chance to see living history of Ukrainian football, feel the spirit of true brotherhood and understand that the glory of the club is not just its past but also a call for them. Meetings of teammates, sincere embraces and group photos once again proved: real football never ages.

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The Football Association of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast sincerely thanks everyone who contributed to organizing this event: the veterans' committee, other committees and active members of UAF, without whose enthusiasm and professional work such an event would not have been possible. Together we honor history and lay the foundation for future football achievements!

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And most importantly—this is for the spectators and fans who do not forget where many football stars began their journey. Today, "Dnipro-75" did more than honor its past—it declared its readiness to create the future.