The owner of the “Golden Ball-1986” with weapons in his hands defends Ukraine from military aggression in Russia.
Igor Belanov, a well-known football player in the past, the owner of the Golden Ball in 1986, signed up for the defense of the territory. This was reported by Zorya Londonsk. The former Dynamo player took up arms and defended Ukraine from military aggression in Russia.
Recall that in March, 61-year-old Igor Belanov reported on his meeting with the Ukrainian military, and on April 4 he posted fresh photos with the military and wrote: “Amazing- amazing courage and inexhaustible fighting spirit – all this and much more characterizes. our ZSU fighters. you! “.
Note that a native of Odessa since the beginning of the war showed a clear pro-Ukrainian position. The legendary footballer actively helped the military and now decided to join the defense of the country from the onslaught of Putin’s hordes.
1986 Ballon D’Or winner Ihor Belanov joins his local Territorial Defense Unit 💪🐐🇺🇦
Odessa (L) dedicates his life on the line to defend his country and fight RU imperialism pic.twitter.com/qGShKszDHc
– Zorya Londonsk (@ZoryaLondonsk) April 6, 2022
We also remember that Belanov was one of three Ukrainians to win the prestigious Golden Ball award from French weekly France Football. He received it in 1986. In addition to him, Oleg Blokhin (1975) and Andrey Shevchenko (2004) won the prize for best football player in Europe.
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Source: korrespondent
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