Soldiers watching from the trenches, families stuck in war-torn regions: Ukraine battle adversity to qualify for Euro 2024
Mykhailo Mudryk went down on his knees and prayed after the full-time whistle. Around the Ukraine winger, a sea of yellow and blue exploded in ecstasy.At ‘home’ in Wroclaw, Poland, the war-torn country defeated Iceland to qualify for the Euro 2024, their first major tournament since Russia invaded the country in 2022. They came very close to qualifying for the World Cup in Qatar two years ago. Back then, Wales crushed their dream at the last minute, leaving the players in tears.
There were tears on Tuesday night as well. This time, of joy.
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— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) March 28, 2024
As the thousands of Ukrainians celebrated the historic win inside the stadium in Poland, millions more at home, who have had very little to cheer about since the inv...