UAF and Andriy Shevchenko pay tribute to retiring Taras Stepanenko
The veteran midfielder has retired following the final round of the Premier League and is set to join the national team's coaching staff.
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The Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) and its president Andriy Shevchenko have paid tribute to Taras Stepanenko after the midfielder officially ended his playing career following the final round of the Premier League.
In an official statement, the UAF hailed Stepanenko as a true leader and a symbol of resilience. During his international career, he earned 87 caps for the Ukraine national team and participated in three UEFA European Championships in 2016, 2020, and 2024.
Настоящий боец, лидер на поле и вне его, символ неуступчивости, стального характера и абсолютной преданности игре. Таким мы запомним Тараса в футболке национальной сборной Украины и клубов, где он играл. UAF
Andriy Shevchenko personally thanked the player for his dedication and congratulated him on moving into the next chapter of his football life.
Очень яркая карьера, спасибо за преданность футболу и сборной Украины. Поздравляю с переходом на новый этап футбольного пути. Желаю удачи в работе в тренерском штабе национальной команды. Andriy Shevchenko
Stepanenko is set to begin his new role as a member of the national team's coaching staff, where he will bring his extensive experience to support the squad.