(ANSA) – ROME, APRIL 15 – Sport as a vehicle for peace and solidarity, the FIGC and Italian football once again united against war and alongside the Ukrainian population and its football federation. With the support of UEFA, the Football Federation has taken steps to allow the Under-17 national team of Ukraine to reach Italy in safety in view of the second qualifying phase for the European Championship of the category, scheduled from 20 to 26 April in the province. of Siena.
Yesterday morning the coach of the Italian national football team reached Zahony, a border town on the Ukrainian-Hungarian border, where some members of the delegation, staff and players got on board. The bus then made a stop first in Budapest and then in Zagreb, where other young players of the Ukrainian national team have joined in the meantime who have taken refuge outside the country, and will reach the Federal Technical Center in Coverciano in the afternoon. In the headquarters of the Azzurri, the FIGC will host the Ukrainian youth team until Tuesday, when the transfer to Siena is scheduled for the qualifying tournament for the Under 17 European Championship, the finals of which will be played in Israel from 16 May to 1 June.
The Under 17 Ukraine will make use of the facilities of the Federal Technical Center and the logistical support made available by the FIGC and will therefore be able to prepare in the best possible way, despite a particular emotional condition, for the three matches scheduled in Tuscany. “Football is an extraordinary tool for witnessing the values of friendship and brotherhood – declares federal president Gabriele Gravina – and the FIGC is at the forefront in helping the Ukrainian people and Ukrainian football to overcome this terrible moment. happening for many, too many days, the Ukrainian national team has expressed its willingness to take part in the tournament organized in our country under the aegis of UEFA, so we made ourselves available to host and train them, allowing them to participate in the best conditions. It will be an opportunity to reaffirm once again our convinced ‘no to war’ and our unconditional support for the Ukrainian federation “. (HANDLE).
Source: Ansa
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