The Russian-Ukrainian war that has been raging for days has left many people killed, with the Fédération Internationale des Footbalistes Professionnels (FIFPRO) confirming on Tuesday (1) that, for the first time, a player has tragically lost his life in the fighting. Playing for

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Ivoryton's Ukrainian guard, Michael Lenko, also couldn't help but criticize a group of Russians on social media platforms after the incident.

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The players, unhappy that they still have not spoken out on this violence.

The two players reportedly killed were 21-year-old Vitalii Sapylo and 25-year-old Dmytro Martinenko. In a statement, FIFPRO said: "This is the first time we have heard of the death of a footballer in the war, and we send our condolences to his family and teammates," said the statement.

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Ivoryton's Ukrainian-born defender, Mikol Lanko, also criticized on social media platforms that a group of Russians, led by captain Dzyuba

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PLAYER: While you (Dzyuba) and your teammates are silent, a large number of Ukrainian civilians are being killed; I'd be happy if you, and your little friend, were locked in a dungeon for the rest of your lives.

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