Today, the world was gifted with several famous people who closely tied their lives to football:
Taras MihavkoTaras Mihavko (2005) — Ukrainian defender of Kyiv’s Dynamo. He is a graduate of the Stryi "Skala". In July 2023, he transferred to "Dynamo", where he began to play for the youth team. In the 2023/2024 season, he debuted for the first team of the "white-blues".
Alexander Bandura (1986) — Ukrainian goalkeeper. Played for "Veres", "Rukh", "Lviv", "Minai", and other Ukrainian clubs. Bandura was invited to the national team of Ukraine to prepare for the UEFA Euro 2012, but did not make the final list of players.
Steven Gerrard (1980) — former English midfielder, known for his performances with "Liverpool". One of the most skilled midfielders in the world. A graduate of "Liverpool". Won all possible club trophies (including the Champions League), except for the English Championship. Played 114 matches for the England national team, scored 21 goals. After retiring, he began his coaching career.
Iker Casillas (1981) — former Spanish goalkeeper. World champion (2010) and two-time European champion (2008 and 2012). With Real Madrid, he won the Spanish championship five times, the Copa del Rey twice, and the Supercup of the country four times; on the European and international club level, he won the Champions League three times, the UEFA Super Cup twice, and once each of the Intercontinental Cup and the Club World Cup.
