FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed condolences over the death of Oleksandr Shyshkov

06.07.2022 11:03

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent a special letter to the UAF with words of condolences regarding the death of the president of the children's football club "Athletic" (Odesa) Oleksandr Shyshkov.

A letter from FIFA President Gianni Infantino was sent to the address of UAF President, member of the UEFA Executive Committee Andrii Pavelko, in which he expressed his condolences on the death of Oleksandr Shyshkov, the president of the children's football club "Athletic" (Odesa).

In particular, the letter states: "Dear Mr. President! I would like to express my sincere and heartfelt condolences on the death of Oleksandr Shyshkov. I don't think words are enough to express the sadness we feel at this loss.

A former player of the Ukrainian beach soccer team who played at the 2005 World Championship, the president of the Odesa Beach Football Association — his legacy and life path on and off the field will not be forgotten. He will be truly missed.

On behalf of the international football community, I would like to express our deepest condolences To the Ukrainian Football Association, as well as to Oleksandr's family, friends and loved ones. Our thoughts with you. We hope these memories and our words of support will help bring peace and comfort в this is a difficult time».

42-year-old Oleksandr Shyshkov died on July 1, 2022, as a result of a terrorist missile attack by the Russian occupiers on the resort village of Sergiyivka in the Odesa region.