World Cup
Myron MARKEVYCH: “Legionnaires are obliged to lead the national team of Ukraine”
Former head coach of the Ukrainian national team, Myron Markevich, spoke about the prospects for the team of Oleksandr Petrakov in the match against Scotland, as part of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
— Miron Bogdanovich, Is there a possibility that the match between Scotland and Ukraine could happen right now and right after the draw?
– This is a double-edged sword. Yes, Scottish teams are playing in strong championships, they have solid experience but the players are not robots and fatigue will have an effect somewhere until summer. Of course, we also have guys playing in Europe, but at the same time, Dynamo and Pitmen do not have a competitive period load. So a lot here will depend on our team’s coaching staff, how they take the team to this confrontation. And it is very important that all the leaders of the Ukrainian team are healthy.
Personally, despite the current situation in domestic football, I think our team is stronger than the Scottish team. We just need to go out and play as much as we can.
– How do you think Dynamo and Shakhtar’s collections look, judging by their matches in a charity round?
– These matches are held without much stress for the players, but it’s better to spar than just practice. All hope, but the gathering of the national team, when the team gathers in full force. This is where you should make the most of it.
— What are your impressions of the recent performances of the national team candidates in foreign championships?
– The first half of the year, the guys look good. Don’t let everyone practice proper play, but it takes legionnaires to lead the team. We’ve seen this more than once.
– May debate, four or five official matches in the first half of June … Will the wards of Alexander Petrakov have sufficient physical preparation?
– We’ll see. Here again, it is important that the team coaches work well. It seems like a lot of time, but also not enough. In my opinion, in a duel with Scotland, you have to take the balls very seriously, especially near our target. Almost all of the opponent’s game is based on power struggles, passing passes, set pieces… And the situation is not good for us at all. One thing I am sure of so far is that our team will enter this game with strong feelings, but we will see how everything turns out on June 1st.
Source: Sport UA
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Shevchenko made statements about the Ukraine-Sweden match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
UAF President Andrey Shevchenko He talked about the match against the Swedish national team in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
“When we were drawn against Sweden we probably faced our toughest opponent. I have great respect for Swedish football, you have always had good national teams and great players.”
“It’s always difficult to face Scandinavian teams, even though you don’t qualify for the World Cup, because you have so much quality, character and identity. This is similar to us to some extent. I don’t think there are favourites. In the end it all depends on the details, the injury situation and the preparations,” said Shevchenko.
In case of victory, Ukraine will play with the winner of the Poland-Albania doubles for a ticket to the World Cup. Ukraine will play the final match at home on March 31, again conditionally.
In addition to the 12 teams that finished second in their groups, the 4 winners of the Nations League quartet will also participate in the play-offs. All 16 participants are divided into 4 paths. Each route will include a semi-final and a final. The semi-finals will be held on March 26, and the finals will be held on March 31, 2026.
Source: Sport UA
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UAF President Andrey Shevchenko He pointed out the significant financial costs of organizing the Ukrainian national team’s “home” matches outside the country.
“Hosting such meetings costs us an enormous amount of money and we are deprived of the opportunity to assemble a full stadium. In fact, the cost of a so-called home match at a neutral venue costs around five times more than a regular match.”
Our sponsors are located in a country where the struggle continues, so their financial resources are seriously limited.
I cannot approach the government with requests for additional funding.
We are forced to work tightly within the available budget and rely on the support of private donors, especially when it comes to social initiatives,” the UAF president told Dagens Nyheter.
During the current year, the Ukrainian national team played its official home matches in stadiums in Spain and Poland.
Source: Sport UA
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Head coach of the Portuguese national team Roberto Martinez He explained why Cristiano Ronaldo continues to play an important role in the national team.
– There is always a lot of talk around Cristiano Ronaldo. Why does he remain the undisputed starter for the Portuguese national team, even though he will soon be 41?
“It’s all about his attitude towards the profession.” We constantly evaluate three key factors: talent level, accumulated experience and the contribution a player can make to the national team.
Making the highest demands on himself for the benefit of the team allows the captain to maintain his place in the squad. His desire to be the best is passed on to his partners. “The 25 goals he scored in 30 matches as a striker confirms that his play brings tangible benefits to the national team,” he said.
Source: Sport UA
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