Soccer-Zinchenko says would answer call to fight in Ukraine


Soccer Football - Euro 2024 Qualifier - Ukraine Press Conference - Stadium Bilino polje, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina - March 20, 2024 Ukraine's Oleksandr Zinchenko during the press conference REUTERS/Amel Emric/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal full back Oleksandr Zinchenko says he would return to Ukraine to fight in the defence of his country if called up.

The 27-year-old has already donated one million pounds ($1.26 million) to help those back home following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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