Head coach of the national team of Ukraine Andriy Shevchenko and head of the committee for ethics and fair play FFU Francesco Baranka appealed to the players.

Andriy Shevchenko and Francesco Baranka urged young footballers not to risk their career.

"In connection with the situation that has developed in Ukraine around the match-fixing games, I appeal to the young players of our country," the official website of FFU quotes Andrey Shevchenko. - I encourage you, friends, if you are offered to take part in match-fixing games, think about the possible consequences. By agreeing to this, you are jeopardizing your entire career as football players, tainted with participation in contractual fights, will never receive a challenge to the national team ".

"Now is a very important moment for Ukrainian football," added Francesco Baranka.

- The special operation carried out is only the beginning of a full-scale fight against contractual matches in Ukraine. And this is a clear signal to all players. For money, you jeopardize your future. I'm glad that such a respected person as Andrei Shevchenko, stands on our side, and now everyone will understand that this is the end of the match-fixing ".

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