Rinat Akhmetov to Igor Surkis: “I believe that we will see you at the Donbass Arena in Ukrainian Donetsk and at the Olimpiyskiy

Shakhtar President Rinat Akhmetov congratulated Dynamo President Igor Surkis on his birthday.

“Dear Igor Mikhailovich!

Please accept my sincere congratulations and best wishes on your birthday!

Your name is associated with the modern era in the history of Dynamo Kyiv. For 20 years as president and all your life as a passionate fan, you are connected with the club, give it all your time and energy, rejoice with all your heart at the team's victories and go through difficulties together with it. Your devotion to Dynamo and your great love for football inspire only respect and deserve the loudest applause.

I sincerely appreciate not only our friendship, but also the rivalry between our clubs. Matches between Dynamo and Shakhtar have always been and will be the brightest confrontation in Ukrainian football. But today we are united by a common goal and aspiration for a common victory - the victory of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. I believe that this day will come soon, peace and prosperity will return to our country, and we will see you again at the stadium and enjoy beautiful football at the Donbass Arena in the free Ukrainian Donetsk and at the NSC Olimpiyskiy in peaceful and prosperous Kyiv.

With all my heart I wish peace and good, good health and inexhaustible optimism, happiness and all the best to you and your family. Let Dynamo please you with its game, give you the most positive emotions and unforgettable moments!