Football International players’ organization: two Ukrainian footballers have died in a Russian attack

Football Fifpro, an international umbrella organization for professional players, said two Ukrainian players had died in Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Fifpro reported On Twitter. For example, a German newspaper reported on the matter on Wednesday morning Bild.

According to Fifpro, the victims are 21 years old Vitalii Sapilo and 25 years old Dmitro Martinenkowho are the first football casualties reported in the war in Ukraine.

“Our thoughts are with the families, friends and teammates of two young Ukrainian players, Vitalii Sapilo and Dmitro Martinenko,” Fifpro wrote.

Bild said Sapilo last played in the 3rd league and Martinenko in the 2nd league. According to the newspaper, both died in Kiev, towards which Russian troops have advanced.

Martinenko and his mother died when the bomb exploded. Sapilon is said to have died while he and his tank were defending the capital, Kiev.