– I think the team will not be left without the support of the Ukrainian diaspora. Already have there any contacts or plans to meet with fans?
– Listen, I was there at the World Cup. One lady came to me and says, “God, I am so glad to see you.” She was from Kiev, but with the beginning of a full -scale invasion she went to Chile. We made friends on Facebook.
When we started preparing for the World Cup, we realized that we needed different things for our training gathering, which we will spend in Chile before the tournament. UEFA gives us all the equipment for the period of competitions – chips, dummies, cones, small gates.
But we go there earlier for a week. They decided that it would be easier to buy everything you need there in place than to carry on the plane. These are not so much money, but it will be much more convenient for us.
And we understand that we need help. We found this lady, wrote to her, and she gladly helped us. He says that about 500 people in Chile expect our matches. Already bought flags and are preparing to support us. So yes, there is already contact.
It is very important to feel the support and joy of such meetings. For them, it is really a holiday to see their national team. If this is possible, we will meet with our Embassy and the Ukrainian Diaspora in Chile. We will gladly take pictures and communicate. If we need to take any measures, then we are open to it, – said Mikhailenko.
Source: Sport.ua