BVB and Dynamo Kyiv deliver an emotional benefit game

The sporting aspect was more in the background on Tuesday in the stadium in Dortmund than is usually the case with the Westphalians. Where otherwise only black and yellow ruled, a light blue was added in the evening: The reigning Ukrainian champions Dynamo Kyiv had traveled to a benefit. The team is currently touring Europe to raise funds and raise awareness of the ongoing Russian invasion of their country. There was a bit of match practice, including for the various Ukrainian national players in the team. Kyiv won 3-2 in front of around 35,000 spectators. 400,000 euros are said to have been taken in the end, which should benefit Ukraine. Ukrainian citizens could book free tickets online. “This is how we can support our country. We know that all money from ticket sales goes to the Ukrainian government and people. I came from Berlin to support my country too.” “It’s a very, very strange feeling to be here trying to have a normal life while my country is at war. I want to support my team from Ukraine and my people.”