UEFA Honorary Member Hryhorii Surkis congratulated Oleksandr Shpakov, the long-time coach of the Dynamo Children's and Youth Sports School, the first coach of the future Golden Ball winner Andrii Shevchenko, on his success:
Alexander Shpakov (photo: footboom.com)"Dear Oleksandr Oleksandrovych!
I sincerely congratulate you on your birthday and wish you happiness, health, prosperity and success!
You are not just a man who has devoted his entire life to football, giving it his heart and soul. You have chosen the most honourable and important mission for yourself - to attract children and young people to our favourite game, to bring up new generations of footballers, to support the foundations of the sport.
With your tireless work and unwavering willingness to share your unique knowledge and skills, you have earned the undying respect of your colleagues and the gratitude of your students. May you continue to be guided by your love for football and the joy of success in your favourite activity. I sincerely wish you good luck, longevity and peace!
Sincerely,
Hryhoriy Surkis"
