Shevchenko rejects offer to lead Ukraine

 
19 November 2012

Former Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko has turned down the chance to manage the national side.

The 36-year-old ended his playing career, which included spells with AC Milan and Chelsea, after Euro 2012 and said: “Leading Ukraine is a somewhat premature step for me. I hope the Football Federation will understand my decision.”

Ukraine, who are in England’s World Cup qualifying group, need a new coach after losing Oleg Blokhin to Dynamo Kiev.

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