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Andriy Shevchenko is a Ukrainian soccer player, who has 68 caps (31 goals) for his country’s national side.
Andriy Shevchenko has 68 international caps, and 31 goals for the Ukraine national soccer team.
Andriy Shevchenko played at World Cup 2006 in Germany.
Andriy Shevchenko scored 127 goals in 193 games for AC Milan during a 7 year period. Clubs include: Dynamo Kiev (1997-99), AC Milan (1999-2006), Chelsea (2006 - present) Fees: Dynamo Kiev to AC Milan (1999) £15,000,000 AC Milan to Chelsea (2006) £30,000,000
Andriy Shevchenko is good friends with former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and fashion designer Giorgio Armani.
After scoring 127 goals in 207 games for AC Milan, Andriy Shevchenko transferred to Chelsea. Most media outlets put it as high as 30 million pounds, which would it the most expensive transfer in English football history (31 May 2006).
Andriy Shevchenko’s son Jordan is named after NBA legend Michael Jordan was born on 29 November 2004.
Andriy Shevchenko was awarded European Footballer of the Year in 2004.
During his professional career, Andriy Shevchenko played for Dynamo Kiev (1994-1999), AC Milan (1999-2006) and Chelsea F.C. (since 2006). He has been UEFA Champions League winner in 2003, Italian Champion in 2004 and five time Ukrainian Champion.
Andriy Shevchenko’s second son Christian, born November 10, 2006.
Below features some Quotes by Andriy Shevchenko:
“It will take place according to Catholic tradition. That’s what we decided in our inter-ethnic family. When we have a second child it will be done according to Orthodox tradition.”
“It has been a great year for me, … I feel very honored to be here with these great champions by my side.”
“I am really happy with this achievement and I must thank my team-mates who have made it possible.”
“The 1-1 from the first leg is a good result, but we must think we are starting from zero. We must not think that Bayern can be an easy opponent.”
“I don’t think about that game any more, but it remains one of the strangest matches in the history of football. It’s difficult to explain what happened that evening.”
“These rumors have been going around for three years, but I’m quite comfortable. Just let it go, I don’t have to deny anything because it’s completely clear, I’m comfortable here.”
“The numbers are not as important to me as the team’s results. We’ve been unfortunate for two games, we hope the situation changes.”
“We have to look to the future, if it carries on like this then we will end up like the gladiators of ancient Rome — if you lose you get torn to pieces.”
“We must now concentrate on the domestic league.”
“Yes, I did get such an offer. As soon as an opportunity arises for the Prime Minister - he is a very busy man - the [baptism] ceremony will take place.”
“I have dreamed of playing in the World Cup, and the earlier we can win our path to Germany the better.”
“We are far too close to breaking through to the finals of the world championships to think about anything else.”
“In the Champions League it is tough because you are up against teams who don’t let you off with any mistakes, … It is vital for us to get off to a good start at the San Siro to get a grip on the group.”
“This is a great result for my career. There have been great champions, such as (Liberia’s) George Weah, who did not succeed to play in such a prestigious competition. I did it thanks to a close-knit team. Ukraine still can improve a lot.”
“I’m very happy and very tired it was an extremely difficult match, it was difficult to run for 90 minutes,”
“Yes, I did get such an offer. As soon as an opportunity arises for the Prime Minister — he is a very busy man — the (baptism) ceremony will take place,”
