KHARKIV, Ukraine: Andriy Shevchenko enjoyed an illustrious career as Ukraine’s greatest striker. Now as coach of the national team, he is on the brink of guiding the side to Euro 2020. The former Dynamo Kiev and AC Milan star, nicknamed “Sheva“, was appointed Ukraine coach in July 2016, his first managerial role. Shevchenko took over from Mykhaylo Fomenko, who resigned after Ukraine were knocked out of Euro 2016 without scoring a single goal. After ending his playing career following Euro 2012, Shevchenko tried to go into politics but failed to win a seat in Ukraine’s parliament.

Source: New Strait Times October 13, 2019 01:18 UTC