Ukraine star reveals Russia clash with shunned former hero
Ukraine football star Andriy Yarmolenko says he and former national team hero Anatoliy Tymoshchuk told each other to “f**k off” after clashing over the conflict with Russia.
Ukraine’s all-time record international appearance maker Tymoshchuk has been disowned by many in his homeland for continuing to work as a coach at Russian champions Zenit St. Petersburg.
The 43-year-old has also been condemned for not speaking out publicly against Moscow’s military campaign, leading to him being stripped of a series of honors in Ukraine.
Current Ukraine striker Yarmolenko, who plays his club football with West Ham in the English Premier League, says he contacted his former teammate to question his stance, but that the conversation ended with an ugly exchange.