Igor Belanov: "Apology accepted!"

Former Dynamo Kyiv forward Igor Belanov spoke about the apology made to him by the editor-in-chief of France Football.

"Friends, I can't help but share the news. Vincent Garcia, the editor-in-chief of France Football, has reacted to the incident that occurred during the broadcast of the 2023 Ballon d'Or Award ceremony. He contacted the press service, apologised for the unacceptable mistake of the organisers, which resulted in Harry Lineker being retweeted as the winner of the 1986 Ballon d'Or on the official Ballon d'Or Twitter account. And invited to the Ballon d'Or awards ceremony in 2024.

On every pitch, we will relentlessly remind the world of Ukraine, its people and the misfortune brought to us by the Russian aggressor! We must restore justice and defend our rights on all fronts: in sport, in battles, in diplomacy.

I am ready next year to come together with the best footballer of 1975 Oleg Vladimirovich Blokhin and use the opportunity to participate in the awarding ceremony of the future winner of the Golden Ball in order to bring the truth about Ukraine and the Ukrainian position to the world!

Apology accepted!" - Belanov wrote on his Facebook page.