Arda Turan Gives Jersey to Ukrainian Veteran
Before the match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Zorya Luhansk, Ukrainian soldier Stanislav Protsenko, who lost an arm in the war, was invited onto the pitch. Head coach Arda Turan presented him with the team's jersey, creating an emotional moment.
Shakhtar Donetsk hosted Zorya Luhansk at their home ground in Week 10 of the Ukrainian Premier League. The match ended 0-0.
A ceremony before the game drew attention. Ukrainian soldier Stanislav Protsenko, who lost an arm in the war, was invited onto the pitch to be honored. Protsenko walked to the center circle to applause and symbolically took the opening kick-off.
After kicking off, Protsenko moved to the touchline, where he was warmly greeted by Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Arda Turan. The Turkish coach presented the Ukrainian veteran with a team jersey.
Cameras captured Turan embracing Protsenko, and the two posed together. The images highlighted the emotional moments in the pre-match atmosphere.
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