Luzhnyi reported that in England public opinion is on Yushchenko's side. "Everyone knows and says that there was falsification in the presidential elections in Ukraine," noted the footballer. "If there were an opportunity, all Ukrainians living in England and even a large percentage of English people would already be here and supporting Yushchenko," he said.
The footballer said that together with representatives of the Ukrainian community in England he tried to get an audience with British Prime Minister Tony Blair, but managed to speak only with his secretary. "We communicated very emotionally with this person and asked him to do everything possible so that democratic changes in Ukraine would be supported," said Luzhnyi.
He assured that as soon as he returns to London, he intends to talk with famous footballers so that they, like Western show business stars, would speak out in support of Yushchenko.
"By the way, for the last match the famous Ukrainian footballer Serhiy Rebrov, who is also currently playing in England, came out with an orange armband and scored a goal," said Luzhnyi.
To the question about the political views of his former colleagues, Luzhnyi answered that, for example, Andriy Husin supports Yushchenko, while Shovkovskyi supports Yanukovych.
"Well, you all know that when Donetsk's "Shakhtar" played at San Siro against Milan, there were posters hanging there: 'Because of your choice, Andriy, people are crying on the Maidan,'" said the footballer.
"I want to support Viktor Andriyovych, wish him sincerely good health. Thank him for being so strong and wise. All people believe in him and know that he is our President," emphasized Oleh Luzhnyi.
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