'We all understand football is not the most important thing in Ukraine right now'
Ukraine head coach Serhiy Rebrov discusses qualifying for Euro 2024 while in the midst of the war against Russia.
Ukraine will compete in the finals of a major tournament for the first time since being invaded by Russia.
Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians have been killed since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbouring country in February 2022.
The war means Ukraine's footballers have been forced to play their 'home' matches outside of their homeland, with their Euro 2024 play-off tie against Iceland taking place in Polish city Wroclaw.
Speaking with Sportsworld's Delyth Lloyd, Rebrov explained how the nation is balancing supporting their team in Germany while fighting on the front lines continues.
Ukraine will go into Group E at the Euro 2024 finals, alongside Belgium, Slovakia and Romania.
Photo: A detailed view of the badge of Ukraine next to the UEFA EURO 2024 official match ball during the UEFA EURO 2024 Teams Jerseys Shoot at the UEFA Headquarters, The House of the European Football on May 16, 2024, in Nyon, Switzerland. (Credit: UEFA via Getty Images)
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