Shevchenko in Paris on the pain of Ukraine and France: how we understand each other.

According to inkorr.com: The President of the Ukrainian Football Association Andriy Shevchenko participated in an event dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in Paris. The ceremony was also attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, the leadership of the French Football Federation, government representatives, and other honored guests.

"On behalf of the Ukrainian people, I want to express sincere support for the people of France. We, Ukrainians, understand your pain, as we experience terrorist attacks from the Russian Federation every day – rockets, drones, death, and destruction... We know what it is like to face the death of innocent people and the fear for our loved ones. In such moments, the most important thing is unity against the forces of evil. Only together can we withstand those who sow horror, hatred, and death, and protect the values that unite us – life, freedom, and democracy," emphasized Andriy Shevchenko.

According to information from "Glavkom", on November 13, 2015, a series of terrorist attacks took place in Paris, resulting in the deaths of 131 people, and over 400 were injured. One of the epicenters of these attacks was the "Stade de France" stadium in Saint-Denis, where a football match between France and Germany was held.

World Cup Qualifiers. Group D

In the match Iceland - Ukraine, the Ukrainian team won with a score of 5:3. Goals were scored by Malinovsky, Hutsulyak, Kalyuzhny, and Ocheretko.

In the next qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup, the national team drew with Azerbaijan – 1:1, with goals from Sudakov and Mahmudov.

World Cup Qualifiers. Group D

In addition, the Ukrainian team lost to France with a score of 0:2 in the qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup, which took place at the stadium in Wroclaw, Poland.

During the game between the teams of Ukraine and France, fans showed their support for the national team by unfurling a large banner reading "Fortress of Europe".

Andriy Shevchenko's participation in the memorial ceremony commemorating the terrorist attacks in Paris and his words of support for France hold special significance. They highlight the importance of unity in the fight against terrorism and remind us of the common values that unite people in difficult times.