Ukrainian football great Andriy Shevchenko has told AFP his country's presence at Euro 2024 that kicks off on Friday has been a triumph over adversity and will "remind the world of what we are going through".

Euros 2024: Ukraine’s presence must remind everyone of what the country is going through, says Shevchenko

As Ukraine battles Russia's invasion of their country, their national team's star Andriy Shevchenko recently urged countries not to forget about their predicament.

'Support peace in Ukraine'- Former Chelsea star and Ballon d'Or winner calls for int'l backing in war effort

Ex-Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko called on Thursday for more aid and other measures in support of victims of the Russian invasion of his homeland. Widely regarded as his country's greatest ever player, Shevchenko said global soccer authorities had done the right thing in banning Russia from international competitions, though the sport was currently the last thing on his mind.

Former striker Andriy Shevchenko calls for more aid for Ukraine

Junior Messias scored a brace on his first AC Milan start as the Rossoneri thrashed Andriy Shevchenko's Genoa 3-0 on Wednesday to close the gap to Serie A leaders Napoli to one point.

Serie A: Junior Messias strikes twice as AC Milan thump Andriy Shevchenko’s Genoa 3-0

Ukraine manager Andriy Shevchenko said his team would not be intimidated by England's 2-0 win over Germany at Wembley in their Euro 2020 last-16 clash but motivated to produce an upset when they lock horns in Rome on Saturday.

Euro 2020: Ukraine will have no fear against England, says manager Andriy Shevchenko

Flying full-back Denzel Dumfries scored a late winner to earn the Netherlands a 3-2 victory over Ukraine in a thrilling Group C opener at the European Championship on Sunday after the Dutch had thrown away a two-goal lead.

Football: Denzel Dumfries header secures Dutch win after Ukraine fightback

Assistant coach, Andriy Shevchenko, has been rumoured to be a possible successor

Ukraine coach Fomenko to quit