In a Kyiv market, Ukrainians take heart from team's inspiring play at Euro 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has paid tribute to his country's soccer team as they ended their European Championship run with a 0-0 draw against Belgium
By Derek Gatopoulos And Anton Shtuka
Published - Jun 26, 2024, 04:38 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 26, 2024, 04:44 PM EDT
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian fans took heart from their team's inspiring finish at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament, despite being eliminated from the tournament.
As Ukraine's match in Stuttgart ended 0-0 against Belgium on Wednesday, around 1,000 fans who had gathered at an indoor market in Kyiv sang the national anthem.
“A strong nation is one that stays united and supports each other at all times, both in defeat and in victory,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote in an online post after the game.
“Today, we thank Ukraine’s National Football Team. Despite the unfortunate result, they fought for our country. Our great victories are ahead.”
