What did Andriy Shevchenko say? Ukraine icon’s Instagram comments as Russia president Vladimir Putin invades

Former Chelsea and AC Milan striker, Andriy Shevchenko, has shown support on social media for Ukraine ahead of a potential war with Russia.

The Russian president, Vladamir Putin, has ordered troops into Ukraine - days after Boris Johnson claimed Russia are planning ‘the biggest war in Europe since 1945’.

Shevchenko was born in Dvirkivshchyna in Ukraine before moving to Kyiv at the age of 3.

The 45-year-old spent 16 years of his playing career in Ukraine with Dynamo Kyiv and also made 111 appearances for his national team.

Following his retirement, Shevchenko went onto spend five years coaching Ukraine, up until his departure to Genoa last year.

The former forward has said he is ‘proud of his people and country’ in his social media message yesterday.

What has Andriy Shevchenko said?

Shevchenko posted the message on his Instagram account yesterday.

Here is the message translated to English...

“Ukraine is my homeland!

“I have always been proud of my people and my country! We have been through many difficult times, and over the past 30 years we have formed as a nation! The nation of sincere, pracelubnih and vololubnih citizens! This is our most important asset!

“Today is a difficult time for all of us. But we have to unite! In unity we will win!

“Glory to Ukraine!”

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