St. Nicholas holiday for children in the House of Football

19.12.2019 21:05

Photo by Volodymyr Rasner

It is a good tradition at the UAF to invite young children to the Football House for holidays.

On December 19, the Football House became the residence of St. Nicholas for the whole day. Initially, as part of the social project "Around Football", implemented by the Ukrainian Football Association in conjunction with the charity fund "Football Development of Ukraine", the UAF conference hall was visited by about 150 orphans, children of heroes who died defending Ukraine, children from disability, displaced children and children of forced migrants, for whom our country has become a new home. Later, young football players from different schools of Kyiv and the region visited Mykolay's Football House.

Photo by Volodymyr Rasner

Everything was real here: St. Nicholas, who greeted the audience, and competitions, the prize of which was soccer balls, and children's smiles and laughter. And, of course, holiday gifts.

The children were personally greeted by Andriy Pavelko, President of the Ukrainian Football Association and a member of the UEFA Executive Committee. "Today, the residence of St. Nicholas is in the Ukrainian Football Association," said the president of the UAF. - The House of Football is also your home, so we not only give you gifts, but also invite you and our head coach Andriy Shevchenko to visit us. Grow up and come to us to play football. May Saint Nicholas always protect you and grant you good fortune. Be healthy, happy and successful. Happy St. Nicholas Day! ”