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PLAYER: Andriy Shevchenko (F)
CLUB: Chelsea (England)
GROUP OPPONENTS: Saudi Arabia, Spain, Ukraine
Many Americans will recognize “Sheva” for his cameo alongside Scott Van Pelt in a “SportsCenter” commercial. To the rest of the world, he’s one of the game’s best. Shevchenko, 29, recently injured his knee but is expected to make his World Cup debut in Germany. Ukraine will need his speed, strength and–most importantly–his goals to advance.
Did you know: Shevchenko was only 9 when he and his family were forced to leave their village following the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.
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THURSDAY: UNITED STATES
