Yuriy Vernydub trains Sheriff Tiraspol from Moldova, defeated Real Madrid in the Champions League. Now the Ukrainians are preparing for war.
Five months ago, Yuriy Vernydub’s life was fine. The 56-year-old football coach led Sheriff Tiraspol to the group stage of the Champions League for the first time. There, the debutant created a sensation in September. In Madrid Moldovans won 2-1 against Real. A disgrace for David Alaba and Co.
Vernydub has not been on the sidelines since Monday. The Ukrainian can be seen in a Twitter photo gearing up for war against Russia, posing with colleagues in riot gear.
League match on Tuesday
“Sheriff Tiraspol’s coach Yuriy Vernydub is ready! He defeated Real Madrid in the fall. Now he’s also involved in territorial defense,” writes the sports portal “Zorya Londonsk” about the picture.
Yuriy Vernydub’s contract with Sheriff Tiraspol runs until 2024, and a league match is scheduled for Tuesday. Which coach is on the sidelines is open.
