Shevchenko calls it a day

Andriy Shevchenko has announced his retirement from football in order to pursue a career in politics.

Shevchenko calls it a day
Sat, 28 Jul, 2012 - 14:15

Andriy Shevchenko has announced his retirement from football in order to pursue a career in politics.

The 35-year-old striker, who played for Ukraine at Euro 2012, revealed the news late last night in a statement released by his club, Dynamo Kiev.

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