Zinchenko and Arsenal legend to play charity game for Ukraine
In a show of solidarity and support for the people of Ukraine, a host of Arsenal legends will join Oleksandr Zinchenko in the Game4Ukraine celebrity charity match.
The event, scheduled for Saturday, August 5 at Stamford Bridge, aims to raise funds to rebuild the Mykhailo-Kotsiubynsky Lyceum, a school destroyed by missiles during the conflict. With over 2,700 educational institutions damaged, leaving 1.5 million Ukrainian children studying remotely, the footballing community is coming together to make a difference.
🚨 Oleksandr Zinchenko to fulfil boyhood Arsenal dream and play under Arsene Wenger in ‘Game 4 Ukraine’
🗣️ The Arsenal defender is one of the stars set to feature in the charity match in an all-star clash at Stamford Bridge in August that will raise funds for the re-construction… pic.twitter.com/ONQB9zCpj7
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Arsenal’s left-back, Alex Zinchenko, will captain Team Red, while legendary striker Andriy Shevchenko will lead Team Blue. The two teams will feature a star-studded lineup of footballing icons managed by Arsene Wenger and Chelsea Women boss Emma Hayes, respectively.
Team Zinchenko boasts a wealth of Gunners talent, including Invincibles Patrick Vieira, Jens Lehmann, Robert Pires, Gael Clichy, and other former heroes like Per Mertesacker, Bacary Sagna, Oleh Luzhnyi, and Jack Wilshere. They will be joined by notable players such as Gerard Pique, Patrik Berger, and Joleon Lescott.
On the other side, Team Shevchenko will have Chelsea Women’s manager Emma Hayes at the helm, with legends such as Gianfranco Zola, Fabio Cannavaro, Clarence Seedorf, Claude Makelele, Samuel Eto’o, and Michael Essien. Even former Gunner William Gallas will be part of the team.
An incredible line up for @game_4_ukraine at Stamford Bridge on August 5.🇺🇦
🔵 Team Schevchenko
– Mudryk, Zola, Carvalho, Toni, Dida, Oddo, Cudicini, Gallas, Makelele, Eto'o, Essien, Cannavaro, Seedorf
M: Emma Hayes🟡 Team Zincehenko
– Lehmann, Lescott, Berger, Pires,… pic.twitter.com/VNrLnFI4W2— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) June 23, 2023
Beyond football, the match will feature celebrities from various fields, and an extended half-time show with live music performances.
The charity match holds particular significance as Zinchenko and Shevchenko personally visited the Mykhailo-Kotsiubynsky Lyceum, the first beneficiary of the funds raised. The school, located in an area occupied by Russian troops for 33 days, suffered severe damage from missiles.
Witnessing the devastation firsthand, Zinchenko emphasized the importance of the event in providing hope and support for the younger generation affected by the conflict.
By uniting in this charitable endeavor, the footballing community aims to send a powerful message of unity while raising much-needed funds for the rebuilding of educational institutions in Ukraine.
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Good cause but wish they had done the same when we illegally invaded a sovereign country (Iraq) under false pretenses
Remember all animals are equal but some are more than others
Blair…a war criminal…surely not!
I don’t know how much it will cost to get the school back up and running and I DO admire the footballing world for these kind of actions… BUT…
If I had, or still am, making millions of pounds from the game, I’m certain that I would donate a very large sum (say one month’s salary at £250, 000 a week !!) to kick-start the project.
It will be great to see these ex players take to the field again, but I can’t help but feel it’s the regular, everyday fan dipping into his / her pocket once more.
Perhaps I’m getting too old and cynical?
That fooish phrase is an oxymoron and not one I use , for that very reason.
Like Fifa charge to govern the beautiful game around the globe ,It appears there is always a need for someone to police world.