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At 35, Andriy Shevchenko is no spring chicken but Kiev’s favourite son is still the man the French fear most, according to his friend and foe Laurent Blanc.

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At the top of Shevchenko Boulevard — named after the great Ukrainian writer Taras Shevchenko, not the man who, on Monday, wrote a chapter of his own in Euros history — Ukrainians spilled into the Golden Lion pub that has become a base for England fans in Donetsk.

Ukraine skipper Andrei Shevchenko hailed last night’s “historic” victory for the host nation as they got their campaign off to a winning start.

If it wasn’t for Euro 2012, Andriy Shevchenko would probably have retired by now. The forward, commonly described as Europe’s most complete since Marco van Basten, is 35 now and, although he has looked after himself like few others, the body is beginning to creak.

How, you ask, did one of The White Stripes’ singles first become an Italian football chant — and then be omnipresent in games across the globe?

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas today vowed to help Frank Lampard and Fernando Torres get back to their best after each had an international break to forget.

FERNANDO TORRES may have played only two games for Chelsea since a £50m (€58m) transfer from Liverpool but such is modern football’s insatiable desire for instant gratification that already the dreaded words ‘Andriy Shevchenko’ are being whispered nervously around Stamford Bridge.

ANDRIY SHEVCHENKO is set to begin talks with former club Dynamo Kiev this weekend after the Chelsea and Ukraine striker decided to leave the London club yesterday.

Carlo Ancelotti insists Andriy Shevchenko has a future at Stamford Bridge despite playing just one game in the last 15 months for the Blues.

Carlo Ancelotti has already considered a future with Chelsea, according to revelations made by the AC Milan coach in his autobiography.

CHELSEA captain John Terry felt the Blues’ homework was the secret to their clean sheet against Barcelona in the Nou Camp last night.

Andriy Shevchenko’s agent admits it is highly unlikely the AC Milan striker will stay at the San Siro beyond the end of the season.

England skipper John Terry has warned his team-mates not to underestimate Andriy Shevchenko this week as the Ukraine striker will be hungry to prove people wrong.

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi has admitted it would be “difficult” to keep Kaka if reports of the mega salary Manchester City are prepared to offer the Brazilian prove true.

AC Milan star Kaka claims he has no intention of joining Chelsea and has pledged his future to the Italian giants.

AC MILAN last night confirmed that Andriy Shevchenko has completed his return to the club after passing a medical where he will be joined by Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos.

Andriy Shevchenko sent a message of thanks to the Chelsea fans after arriving at Milanello to undergo his medical with AC Milan today.

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has revealed talks to bring Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko back to the San Siro are “frozen” because of a disagreement between the two clubs.

Andriy Shevchenko’s unhappy spell in England could be over today with the striker reported to be on the verge of rejoining AC Milan from Chelsea.

AC Milan director Silvano Ramaccioni believes Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko is on the verge of securing a return to the San Siro.

Andriy Shevchenko faces a struggle to break into the Chelsea side under Luiz Felipe Scolari after the Brazilian hinted he has no chance of starting the Premier League opener against Portsmouth.

AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko will not return to the San Siro this summer.

AC Milan have denied receiving a €150m offer from Chelsea or any other club for Kaka.

LUIZ FELIPE SCOLARI admits Chelsea “gambled” by making him their new manager, but insists he will strive to repay the club by bringing world-class football to Stamford Bridge.

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has brushed aside reports linking Russia striker Roman Pavlyuchenko with a move to the San Siro this summer.

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani insists the Rossoneri will not pay over the odds for Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho.

Arsenal’s AC Milan-bound midfielder Mathieu Flamini cannot wait to embark on his new adventure in Serie A – a league he believes is at the forefront of world football.

AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi insists he would welcome back Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko with open arms.

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has revealed he plans to open talks with Chelsea in a bid to take Andriy Shevchenko back to the San Siro.

AC MILAN president Silvio Berlusconi believes it is “very likely” he will bring Andriy Shevchenko back to the San Siro from Chelsea and plans to pair him with Ronaldinho next season.

Chelsea have no fresh injury worries ahead of their trip across London to face West Ham tomorrow.

HENK TEN CATE has confirmed his current club Ajax are in negotiations with Chelsea over his proposed move to Stamford Bridge.

CHELSEA manager José Mourinho has welcomed the return to form and fitness of Andriy Shevchenko and silenced suggestions the Ukrainian is not part of his plans.

BARCELONA midfielder Deco has admitted he would be tempted by a reunion with Jose Mourinho at Chelsea.

AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi fears the European champions have been priced out of a move to take Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko back to the San Siro.

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi claims Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko wants to return to the San Siro and is determined to re-sign him.

Chelsea are not willing to sell Andriy Shevchenko this summer, according to AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani.

JOSE MOURINHO has challenged Andriy Shevchenko to prove he can be a hit in the Premiership next season.

Jose Mourinho has defended the contributions of his summer signings after watching Chelsea equal Liverpool’s 63-match home unbeaten run against Everton.