Andriy Shevchenko
Andriy Shevchenko
Andriy Mykolayovych Shevchenkois a retired Ukrainian footballer who played for Dynamo Kyiv, Milan, Chelsea and the Ukrainian national team as a striker. Since February till July 2016, he was an assistant coach of the Ukrainian national team, which is led by Mykhailo Fomenko. On 15 July 2016, he was appointed as the coach of the Ukrainian national team...
NationalityUkrainian
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth29 September 1976
CityDvirkivshchyna, Ukraine
CountryUkraine
When I was a child, it was my dream to be a professional footballer. When I was 14 I visited Milan's San Siro stadium and remember thinking how unbelievable it was. From then onwards I vowed that one day I would be playing there - and I am very proud that I achieved this and also for everything else I have managed to achieve in football.
I still follow Chelsea's fortunes.
These rumors have been going around for three years, but I'm quite comfortable. Just let it go, I don't have to deny anything because it's completely clear, I'm comfortable here.
In the Champions League it is tough because you are up against teams who don't let you off with any mistakes, ... It is vital for us to get off to a good start at the San Siro to get a grip on the group.
I'm very happy and very tired it was an extremely difficult match, it was difficult to run for 90 minutes,
In England everyone puts a lot of pressure on you when you have cost a lot of money.
Each game we approach like a final. Today it was the opening game at home, we won and showed outstanding football qualities. We will be preparing for the next game the same way.
It will be hard for us and it will be an achievement just to get out of the group stages and through to the quarterfinals, but I am personally dreaming of reaching the final!
It will take place according to Catholic tradition. That's what we decided in our inter-ethnic family. When we have a second child it will be done according to Orthodox tradition.
The numbers are not as important to me as the team's results. We've been unfortunate for two games, we hope the situation changes.
I feel less adrenaline in my body now, but more in my head. I tried to be at my best, and I succeeded.
This is a great result for my career. There have been great champions, such as (Liberia's) George Weah, who did not succeed to play in such a prestigious competition. I did it thanks to a close-knit team. Ukraine still can improve a lot.