Oleksandr Zinchenko won the title with Manchester City, dedicated it to Ukraine

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The Ukrainian, happy because in a hard-fought match, in which they had to overcome a 0-2 deficit to win 3-2 and thus lift the title, could be seen breaking down in tears.

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Ukraine soccer player Oleksandr Zinchenko puts his country’s flag on the Premier League trophy in Man City’s celebration.

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The midfielder grabbed the spotlight on social networks with this gesture, causing consternation among soccer fans.

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Pep Guardiola’s decision to bring on Ilkay Gundogan proved to be a stroke of genius as the German flipped the game on its head with a superb brace.

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Zinchenko was on the brink of tears as he spoke about how much the title win meant to him.

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He said “Unforgettable emotions for me, it’s for all Ukrainians who, at the moment are starving, they are surviving in my country.”

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“I’m so proud to be Ukrainian and I hope one day to bring this title back to the people of Ukraine because they deserve it."

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He then spoke about the club, after being asked what the support means to him.

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by saying “It means everything to me, I want to die for these people. All the support they have given me during the toughest period of my life, i will never forget it ever in my life.”

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