At the end of March, Povoroznyuk answered the question of the possible creation of a women’s team to participate in the European Cups in his YouTube channel. He stated that he did not plan it and did not see women in football.
The President of Ingulets then said: “I do not understand women’s football. In addition to beautiful girls, I see nothing there. And with beautiful girls you need to do other things, not play football. ”
In response Women’s national team of Ukraine She published a statement that emphasized such statements and the need to respect the dignity of women.
The statement states: “We consider the words of Alexander Povorozniuk unacceptable. The mentality, which degrades women’s football and a woman’s dignity, should remain in the past. Football for everyone. ”
The Word of Povoroznyuk was also reacted by the defender of the national team Jana Kotik. She noted that such statements are offensive:
“It is very unpleasant to hear it. We invest in this profession, our favorite business of all ourselves and give all the strength and energy. It is very unpleasant to hear such statements, because, I think, we deserve to be on a level with men, because we no less put in this business to all ourselves and give all the strength and energy. It is very unpleasant to hear such statements, because we deserve to be on a level with men, no less invested than they are.
I think such people should not say that way. We are growing beautiful young people and I very much hope that the new generation will not meet with such stereotypes and prejudice and over time it will pass. But at this time I think it is inappropriate. I hope that such words will take some measure because it is wrong. ”
The women’s national team of Ukraine will soon hold two matches of the League of Nations against the Czech Republic (April 4 and 8). Both teams currently have 6 points after two rounds.
