# Andriy Shevchenko's career and Ukrainian football leadership > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/andriy-shevchenkos-career-and-ukrainian-football-leadership > Updated: 2026-09-29T09:12:36.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Andriy Shevchenko, the former Ballon d'Or winner and former AC Milan striker, is marking his 50th birthday while serving as the president of the Ukrainian Association of Football. In reflections on his career and current role, Shevchenko discussed the difficulties of maintaining football in Ukraine during the ongoing war. He noted that organizing matches has become increasingly expensive and difficult, often requiring games to be played away from home, and that the federation relies on funding from UEFA and FIFA. He highlighted the ‘School League’ project as a success, noting its growth to 50,000 participants. Shevchenko also reflected on his professional history, citing the influence of coach Valeriy Lobanovskyi and his achievements with Dynamo Kyiv and AC Milan. He continues to use his position to represent Ukraine and advocate for peace. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Andriy Shevchenko celebrates 50th birthday and football career On his 50th birthday, football legend Andriy Shevchenko reflects on his storied career with AC Milan and Dynamo Kyiv, his mentorship under Valeriy Lobanovskyi, and his current role leading Ukrainian football. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andriy-shevchenko-celebrates-50th-birthday-and-football-career ### 2026-09-24: Andriy Shevchenko marks 50th birthday and discusses Ukrainian football mission On his 50th birthday, former AC Milan star Andriy Shevchenko discussed his mission to sustain Ukrainian football amidst the war and the growth of the School League project. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andriy-shevchenko-marks-50th-birthday-and-discusses-ukrainian-football-mission --- Cite as: Andriy Shevchenko's career and Ukrainian football leadership. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/andriy-shevchenkos-career-and-ukrainian-football-leadership