Dynamo Kyiv President Ihor Surkis, Head Coach of the club's first team Mircea Lucescu and its captain Serhiy Sydorchuk congratulated UEFA Honorary Member Hryhoriy Surkis, who celebrates his 74th birthday today.
Dear Grigory Mikhailovich!
On the occasion of your birthday, please accept my sincere congratulations on behalf of all Dynamo fans!
You are an extremely important and significant figure for the formation and development of Dynamo Kyiv and the national team of Ukraine in modern history, in the era of independence. It is difficult to overestimate the role you played in the revival of the famous Kyiv club in the 90s, as well as in the formation and development of football in independent Ukraine.
You contributed to the development of national football, its progress and reaching a new level, making possible the biggest sporting event in the history of independent Ukraine - the Euro 2012 final tournament. Your invaluable experience also helped in the management of European football, and most importantly, as Vice President of the European Union of Football Associations, you continued to take care of Ukrainian football, consistently defending the interests of our country at the highest level.
Your native Dynamo has always been in your heart. Your high professionalism, life experience and wise decisions have repeatedly helped the club in its development and victories.
We are proud to say that you are a true Dynamo fan. Your inexhaustible energy, ambition and professionalism inspire you to new victories and conquer new heights.
We sincerely wish you good health, prosperity and achievements in all your noble deeds, and most importantly, Ukraine's victory in the terrible war against Russian aggressors.
Sincerely yours,
Ihor SURKIS, President of FC Dynamo Kyiv
Mircea LUCECU, head coach
Serhiy SIDORCHUK, team captain