Football
Argentine player “Orenburg” Vera told how he was surprised by the Russian players
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Argentine midfielder of “Orenburg” Lucas Vera admitted to Metaratings.ru that he was surprised by the high growth of Russian football players.
The Argentine moved to Orenburg from Lanus in 2022.
— What are the main stereotypes about Russia in Latin America?
– War, cold and problems with socialization. Yes, Russians are more serious guys, but when they relax, they are funny in their own way.
– It seems to me that in Orenburg there is a very cool atmosphere within the team, including due to it you have achieved good results in the season. Whose merit in such an atmosphere in the team?
– Yes this is true. Every day the atmosphere in the club becomes only more positive due to both Latin Americans and Russian guys. Probably, we are more responsible for the atmosphere, because we are always together. The Russian guys are also adjusting, but the Argentines set the tone.
– And from the Russians, who is the most reckless?
Everyone is very calm. There are no bad guys on the team. But I should think about itlaughs). The Russian guys are a little slower and we are hyperactive all the time.
– It seems that this mood comes from the head coach as well.
– Yes, Marcel does not interfere with us in this sense. There is no, shall we say, student control. We can afford music, in the morning everyone has a good mood, which everyone shares. And this applies to all players on the team. True, the Russians have their own manner even in this matter, but in the end everyone is comfortable.
In general, Russian football players surprised me! They are all taller than 1.90 m (Vera’s height is 1.64 m – approx.). I’m shocked! Is it normal that they are higher than 1.90? I can’t buy myself normal clothes here,” Vera said.
The 26-year-old has made 29 appearances this season, scoring 1 goal and making 6 assists.
Orenburg scored 43 points and occupies eighth place in the WORLD RPL standings. In the final round, the Urals will play Dynamo at home on June 3.
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Ukraine national football teams completed 2025and the Ukrainian Football Federation summarize the results.
UAF releases all goals of men’s and women’s national teams in 2025
Sergei Rebrov’s team had an unsuccessful start to 2025, losing to Belgium in the Nations League play-offs (3:1, 0:3). The blue-yellows played two friendly matches against Canada (2:4) and New Zealand (2:1) in June.
In the autumn, the Ukrainian team qualified for the 2026 World Cup and took second place in the group with France, Iceland and Azerbaijan. The blue-yellows made it to the play-offs to participate in the World Cup. During the year, the team had 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, average score: 17-20.
VIDEO. All goals of the Ukrainian men’s team in 2025
VIDEO. All goals of the Ukrainian women’s team in 2025
Source: Sport UA
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Ukraine national football teams completed 2025and the Ukrainian Football Federation summarize the results.
UAF reported: “In 2025, 156 matches (including friendly matches against clubs) were played by Ukrainian national, junior and youth men’s and women’s football teams, futsal, beach football and amphibious teams.”
Sergei Rebrov’s team had an unsuccessful start to 2025, losing to Belgium in the Nations League play-offs (3:1, 0:3). The blue-yellows played two friendly matches against Canada (2:4) and New Zealand (2:1) in June.
In the autumn, the Ukrainian team qualified for the 2026 World Cup and took second place in the group with France, Iceland and Azerbaijan. The blue-yellows made it to the play-offs to participate in the World Cup. During the year, the team had 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, average score: 17-20.
Statistics: 10 matches of the Ukrainian national team in 2025 (+5=1–4)
infographics
Source: Sport UA
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World Cup
TRUBIN: “The goal is the World Championship. Not just getting into the group, but getting out of the group.”
Goalkeeper of Benfica and the Ukrainian national team Anatoly Trubin He talked about the duties of the national team in 2026 as follows:
“World Cup rivals? To be honest, it’s hard to talk about it right now. I know the match with Sweden for sure, but I still can’t quite understand what kind of rivals we are talking about. Yes, they are talking about Albania and Poland, these are serious teams. But right now we have to go through Sweden first.”
Now everyone is in club football, everyone has their own duties, their own focus. Concentrate on the club for now. When the national team time comes, we will prepare for Sweden and continue our way step by step. We have been convinced over and over again that there is no point in getting ahead of ourselves. Everyone remembers how this could have ended.
Of course, the World Championship is a very important and big goal. The last time the Ukrainian national team played there was in 2006, so it would definitely be very, very nice for us. But don’t just go out, make yourself look good, try to stand out from the group.
Therefore, the first task is to participate in the World Championship. I think this is a goal and a dream not only for the players, but also for all the fans and all Ukrainians. “When the national team plays, everyone watches football, even those who don’t follow it much.”
Source: Sport UA
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