Manchester City Star 'Attacks' Vladimir Putin on Instagram After Russia Declared War on Ukraine

• Vladimir Putin has launched an attack on Ukraine and Manchester City star Oleksandr Zinchenko is upset about the development
• Russia has launched a ground mission on the neighbouring country, while several parts of Ukraine have witnessed attacks
• Zinchenko says his country belongs to Ukrainians and no one will ever be able to appropriate it, adding that they will never give up

Manchester City defender Oleksandr Zinchenko has broken his silence after Russia declared war on his home country as tensions continue to escalate, SI reports.

Reports have it that the Russian president Vladimir Putin is beginning to send troops, as bombs continue to hit different parts of Ukraine.

Zinchenko who plays for Premier League club Manchester City spent a lot of his career at Russian outfit, FC Ufa, before moving to England in 2016.

On his Instagram page in recent days, the 25-year-old released the following statement as per Daily Mail:

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"The whole civilised world is worried about the situation in my country. I can't stay back and strive to put my point across. In the photo - my country. The country where I was born and raised.

"A country whose colours I defend in the international sports arena. A country that we try to glorify and develop. A country whose borders must remain inviolable.

"My country belongs to Ukrainians and no one will ever be able to appropriate it. We will not give up! Glory to Ukraine."

Zinchenko has become a vital member of the Manchester City squad under Pep Guardiola in recent years.

Known for his versatility, he has slotted in at left-back as cover for a few games and has not looked back since.

Putin names his best footballers of all-time

Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has named his choices when asked about whom his greatest footballers of all time are.

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The 69-year-old practically snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in his selection of the world’s top three footballers.

Despite splitting 12 Ballon d’Or titles between themselves, with Messi winning it seven times while CR7 has five of the awards, Putin instead opted for players who dominated the game in the past.

He named Pele and Diego Maradona when asked about the top two spots after the duo dominated the game throughout the 1960s and 1980s respectively.

UEFA considers Wembley for Champions League final

Sports Brief earlier reported that Russia could lose the opportunity to host the Champions League final as UEFA is considering changing the location of this year’s final due to political tensions.

The European Football governing body is closely monitoring the Ukrainian crisis, with a view to drawing up a contingency plan if needed.

Russian President, Vladimir Putin had threatened to invade neighbouring Ukraine which has sparked talks of a possible World War if that should occur.