Today gave the world several famous people who closely connected their lives with soccer:
Artem Dovbik (1997) - Ukrainian footballer, striker of Spanish club "Girona" and the national team of Ukraine. He is a pupil of Cherkasy soccer. Previously played for Dnipro 1 and Middtjylland. In the season 2023/2024 became the top scorer of the Spanish championship.
Pap Diakate (1984) - Senegalese central defender. He is known to Ukrainian fans for his performances in Dynamo Kyiv. In his time Pape also defended the colors of Lyon and Saint-Etienne. Champion and winner of the Super Cup of Ukraine. In the national team of Senegal played 39 matches, scored no goals.
Michel Platini (1955) - legendary French soccer player and coach. The first footballer in the world who won the Golden Ball three times in a row. Top scorer in the history of European championships. Winner of a huge number of individual and team awards. Served as UEFA President from 2007 to 2015.