Manchester City's Ukrainian star Oleksandr Zinchenko was reduced to tears during an emotional interview with BBC Sport on Friday.
The defender spoke to Gary Lineker about Russia's invasion of his homeland and offered a uniquely personal insight into the horrors of the conflict.Lineker said on Twitter that it was "the most emotional and heart-rending interview I’ve ever done," and it's easy to why as Zinchenko chokes up as he speaks about the bravery of his countrymen, and of his family who are still at serious risk."I'm so proud to be Ukrainian, and I will be forever for the rest of my life.
And when you're watching the people, how they fight for their lives," the 25-year-old said."I know the people, the mentality of my people from my country, they prefer to die, and they will die.
But they're not going to give [up]."I'll be honest, if not for my daughter, my family, I would be there," he insisted."I'm just born like that.
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