Shevchenko hopes Ukrainian soccer history can be preserved through Toronto exhibition

Fans lined up to get Ukrainian soccer legend Andriy Shevchenko's autograph and hear him speak in Toronto on Thursday.

Fans of all ages flocked to a vibrant historical exhibition of Ukrainian soccer history in Toronto on Thursday and Friday, highlighted by a special appearance by 2004 Ballon d’Or winner Andriy Shevchenko.

Designed to coincide with the Ukrainian national team’s appearance at the Canadian Shield – a four-team men’s international tournament also featuring Canada, Ivory Coast and New Zealand – the exhibition is running until June 10. Ukraine and Canada kick off a tournament doubleheader Saturday afternoon at BMO Field, with New Zealand and Ivory Coast playing later the same day.

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