The Ukrainian footballer who fled a war and won the league in Ireland

Viktor Serdeniuk, who played for Shamrock Rovers last season, has been joined in Ireland by a former team-mate

Viktor Serdeniuk and Vasyl Tropanets, who play for Longford Town FC and Bluebell Utd, catch up in Ireland. Photograph: Alan Betson

Noel Baker

Fri Feb 24 2023 - 04:00 • 5 MIN READ

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