Igor Surkis revealed the connection to the death of Artem Frankov.

President of Dynamo Kyiv Igor Surkis spoke about the connection with the death of the legendary Ukrainian journalist Artem Frankov.

“With a great sum of football, Ukraine heard news last night about the death of the talented, prominent football journalist Artem Frankov.

According to Artyom’s articles, his brainchild, the famous magazine “Football”, has grown to a whole generation of football fans. We know about football like no one else, sometimes playing on the football field, those who have not been mentioned by professionals who have dedicated their entire lives to the craft of football.

Everyone who knew Artyom especially remembers him as a very knowledgeable person, and not least in football topics, with a wide view and rich knowledge. Colleagues called him a walking encyclopedia, because he always responded to any power supply.

Lyudina, who always loved her right and was devoted to it until the last days - in the new economical and military minds of Artem and his comrades-in-arms continued with enthusiasm the issue of the famous magazine " Your life ended too early.

In the name of all the dynamists, I especially attribute my deep feelings to Artem’s homeland, to all his family and friends. May the earth rest in peace, and the memory of these hearts, those who knew, cherished and loved,” said Surkis, the club’s press service.

Guess what, Frankov died at age 53. It happened yesterday, the 31st.