Ukrainian football during wartime: World Cup still on the horizon
02 June 2022 |
1:17 pm
Ukraine at the World Cup? Despite the war at home and months without a competitive match, the team and coach told DW of their determination to make it through the playoffs against Scotland and, potentially, Wales.
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