Goalkeeper Andriy Lunin Defends His Commitment to Ukraine Amidst False Claims

Real Madrid’s goalkeeper and Ukraine national team member, **Andriy Lunin**, has addressed claims regarding his supposed reluctance to play for his country. It is worth noting that the goalie missed matches against France (0:4) and Iceland (2:0).

«In light of recent rumors—information that is not just false but completely fabricated about my refusal to represent the Ukrainian national team—I cannot stay silent, especially when attempts are being made to tarnish my reputation and question my love and commitment to the team.

Before sharing any information, I kindly ask journalists to ensure its accuracy. Has anyone heard me say that I refuse to join the national team or the head coach? The answer is ‘no’ because it’s simply unthinkable for me to even consider not playing for Ukraine, let alone express that sentiment.

The national team is a dream and goal for every football player, and it is an honor for me to wear the colors of our country. There have been many matches where I did not play and was substituted without any issues arising. So why is there a need for this discussion now, when we all understand that the national team, the cohesion, and the results are what truly matter?

Everyone desires to play, and that’s natural, but the coach makes the decisions… Choices are made based on what he believes is best for the team, and we, as players, also have a voice. We must be prepared to assist. The articles published are false. The unprofessionalism of journalists who publish such materials or make similar statements is offensive to me both professionally and personally. It is unacceptable to use journalism and news agencies to mislead fans and create conflicts among us,» Lunin expressed on his social media account.

This season, the goalkeeper has not played any official matches, but he did receive a red card during the 10th round of La Liga against Barcelona (2:1).