DYNAMO KYIV will play friendlies against ten European clubs to help their Ukrainian stars prepare to face Scotland.
The likes of Barcelona, PSG, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan will host the capital club between April and June to help raise funds for those affected by the war in eastern Europe.
Dynamo Kyiv will play friendlies against some of Europe’s top sides between April and JuneCredit: EPA
And the matches will also help Kiev’s entirely-Ukrainian contingent to get ready for June’s World Cup semi-final play-off against Scotland.
The duo were set to face each other last month before Russia’s illegal invasion.
However, with all sporting activities in Ukraine suspended due to the war, there will be little chance for footballers based in the country to be match fit.
Ukraine national team boss Oleksandr Petrakov had already suggested his side play friendlies against the likes of Chelsea and Man United at Wembley.
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But Dynamo Kyiv have announced that they, as a club, will be taking on several of Europe’s top names.
It will serve as an opportunity for stars including Denys Garmash and Serhiy Sydorchuk to build up their fitness in time for the Scotland game.
But more importantly, the matches will also raise funds to help those who have been affected by the terrible conflict.
An official Dynamo Kyiv statement read: “Thanks to the support of the leadership of our country, Dynamo will take part in an international charitable mission – a series of friendly games with top clubs in Europe.
“All these matches will be held under the slogan ‘Match for Peace! Let’s Stop the War!’
“The purpose of these matches is to inform the international community about the terrible war in Ukraine and to raise funds to support Ukrainians who suffered from the war with the Russian aggressor.
“All friendly matches of Dynamo will be shown on Ukrainian and European TV channels.
“The project will also involve stars of Ukrainian arts who will support the charitable mission of our club.”