The legendary Ukrainian footballer and coach Andriy Shevchenko, as part of yesterday's Ballon d'Or 2022 ceremony in Paris, recalled how he was also awarded this honorary award in 2004.
Andrey Shevchenko“Winning the Ballon d'Or has always been my dream. Since childhood. I was young and very ambitious. Because I had good examples, such as Oleg Blokhin and Igor Belanov, who were awarded the Golden Ball. I am very glad that I am on this list.
This is a special moment. I still remember 2004. For me, that time is one of the best. Winning the Ballon d'Or is something special. Has the Ballon d'Or changed my life? Of course. This is such an individual trophy. Again, when I was a boy, I already dreamed of winning the Ballon d'Or. And my dream came true,” Shevchenko said.
