Former coach of Dynamo Kiev, and now the head coach of Al Ain from the United Arab Emirates, Sergei Rebrov, commented on the connection between politics and sports.

The specialist recalled the events of 2004 in Ukraine during the "

" Football is politics. Many deny this, but football has become so popular that it has become a political scene..

I was not scared by the opportunity to support the people. I may be far from Ukraine, but I will always think about my country and what is happening there - the war, how people are suffering.

When I was coaching Dynamo, I always told the guys to give their best - victories made people who suffered in everyday life happy, "

Recall that Rebrov coached Dynamo Kiev in the period from 2014 to 2017, having won two championships and the Ukrainian Cup with the team.. Also in the track record of the mentor there is one Super Cup of Ukraine.

Currently, Rebrov is coaching Al Ain, who is in first place in the UAE championship, having 14 points after 6 rounds..