Andriy Shevchenko

AC Milan legend Andriy Shevchenko has issued an emotional public message to his former club and to the struggling Italian national team, saying they are 'always in my heart'. The Ukrainian great, adored for his prolific years at San Siro, spoke warmly about Milan while expressing sympathy for Italy's current difficulties, prompting warm reactions from fans recalling his playing career.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly and emotionally congratulated Andriy Shevchenko, the former striker widely known as 'Sheva' and adored across Ukraine, on his anniversary. Ukrainian National News reports the warm tribute to the country's most celebrated footballer. Details of the exact occasion and Shevchenko's response are not given, but the message is being shared on Ukrainian outlets.