In the recent news, Ukraine's national football team has advanced to the quarter-finals of the European Championship after defeating England 2-1 in a stunning comeback victory. The team's impressive performance has been attributed to their motivation, which stems from the ongoing conflict with Russia and the memory of the country's past struggles.
Ukraine's head coach, Andriy Shevchenko, spoke about the significance of the win, saying "For us, it's not just a football game, it's a symbol of the unity of the country, the strength of the Ukrainian people." He added that "every player knew what it means to play for the national team at this time."
The game took place in Rome's Stadio Olimpico, and saw England take the lead in the early stages of the match with a goal from Harry Kane. However, Ukraine managed to equalize in the second half with a goal from Oleksandr Zinchenko, before securing the win with a second goal from Artem Dovbyk in extra time.
The victory has been celebrated by Ukrainians around the world, with many taking to social media to express their pride and joy in the team's success. The win has also been seen as a morale boost for the country, which has been facing ongoing conflict with Russia since 2014.
The Ukrainian team will now face off against Denmark in the quarter-finals of the European Championship, with the match scheduled to take place on July 3rd.