Andriy Shevchenko congratulated Seleznyov on the end of his career: "You resisted for a long time, but your time has come".

Former head coach of Ukraine Andriy Shevchenko addressed Yevhen Seleznyov.

Andriy Shevchenko. Photo - Getty

"Good afternoon, friends. Yevheniy, you had a bright, intense, emotional career. You resisted for a long time, but your time has come. I wish you to spend this day in such a way that it will be remembered for the rest of your life, and to raise as much money for the AFU as possible. Glory to Ukraine!", Shevchenko addressed Seleznyov.

"Andriy Nikolayevich is one of my teachers during my playing days with the national team. I looked up to Shevchenko and learned from him. I wanted to finish my playing career playing on the same field as one of the greatest forwards in the world. Unfortunately, Andriy will not be able to take part in our match. But he recorded an invitation for all the fans. Thank you, Andriy Nikolayevich! Friends, see you at Avangard!", Seleznev wrote.