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OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO DEMANDS THAT TOP-LEVEL SPORTS BE AVOIDED BY RUSSIAN AND BELARUSIAN ATHLETES.

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In a recent interview, OIeksandr Zinchenko demanded that athletes from Belarus and Russia be barred from elite competition.



I well recall the first several weeks, when I simply lost my mind. It seemed like I was in space because I had no idea where I was or where I was going.


Zinchenko was a lone voice of encouragement for Ukraine within the Premier League in the days and weeks that followed Russia's initial invasion.


The defender has consistently shown his tremendous love for the nation by raising the Ukrainian flag in the air at the conclusion of games or making impassioned statements.


While Zinchenko has continued to speak out, the defender stated that he was dissatisfied with the athletes' silence from Russia and Belarus.


The Arsenal defender acknowledged to Morgan when questioned by him that he wouldn't shake hands with athletes from certain nations and called


The Arsenal star has been using his influence to support his suffering countryman ever since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.


He then carried on the pattern by participating in an interview with TalkTV broadcaster Piers Morgan and sharing his thoughts on the matter.


The two talked about a variety of subjects, but Zinchenko started by telling how he got "lost" in the early weeks of the invasion.


I'll be honest; getting used to this wasn't simple. Unfortunately, it's difficult for all of us who play football abroad to be away from home while these terrifying events take place.



"I am a Ukrainian who dislikes seeing them compete at the highest level in any sport," she said. Without a doubt, they shouldn't be let to compete. Why? How many bombs and rockets have Belarus launched?

The Arsenal player was then asked if, if requested, he would take part in the conflict in Ukraine. There will come a moment when everyone will be there, he added. It'll be the final call, or something like that.

The call will come. We all travel there together. Everybody is going. No doubt. At the same time, I consider how much more useful I am right now from where I am.

However, you never know what will occur. How many individuals have died as a result of

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