Andriy Shevchenko, ex-coach of the Ukraine national football team, and the United24 fundraising platform started collecting funds for the reconstruction of the stadium in the town of Irpin, Kyiv region. FC Milan will make the first contribution of 150,000 euros.
The stadium was destroyed by Russian invaders in March. After the liberation of Irpin, children were playing on its football field, so the United24 ambassador made it his goal to raise funds for reconstruction.
EUR 600,000 need to be collected to restore the stadium. These funds will be used to rebuild the stands and the field and provide lighting.
Shevchenko plans to involve the international and Ukrainian football community in the project so that “future legendary and world-renowned football players grow up” at the stadium.
As reported, Andriy Shevchenko became the first ambassador for the United24 platform.
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