Two Ukrainian footballers have lost their lives in a devastating situation following the Russian invasion that is taking place these days in the neighboring country. The announcement was made by FIFPRO, an international organization for professional football players. who also paid tribute to the two players.
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Two Ukrainian footballers killed during Russian army attacks – Twitter @FIFPRO
Vitalii Sapyloa 21-year-old youth player from the second division Karpaty Lviv, lost his life during a battle near Kyiv after joining the army as a tank commander, and Dmytro Martynenkoa 25-year-old amateur player at the FC Gostomel regional club, died with his mother when their blockade near the capital of Ukraine was bombed by Russian forces.
“Our thoughts are with the families, friends and teammates of the young Ukrainian footballers Vitalii Sapylo and Dmytro Martynenko, the first reported losses of football in this war. May they both rest in peace. ” FIFPRO officials posted on Twitter, accordingly Daily.
Our thoughts are with the families, friends, and teammates of young Ukrainian footballers Vitalii Sapylo (21) and Dmytro Martynenko (25), football’s first reported losses in this war.
May they both rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/f6l9oHHRMr
– FIFPRO (@FIFPRO) March 1, 2022
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