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Ukraine vs England: Nicole Kozlova on how the Ukraine-Russia war has impacted football ahead of World Cup qualifier in Turkey
- Kozlova outlines how Ukraine’s World Cup qualifier against England will be played in Turkey due to the war in her home country.
- Kozlova notes training and facilities have been affected, with fields hit and winters bringing power and water shortages.
- Travel to away matches can take two days and involve border delays before a longer flight to Turkey.
- Kozlova emphasizes players’ resilience amid air-raid sirens and altered match timings during the war.
- Kozlova hopes for a home game in Ukraine someday and says hearing the national anthem remains emotional.
- The match against England in June will be held at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium in England.
- Ukraine’s qualification group for the 2027 World Cup includes Spain, England and Iceland.
- Kozlova moved to Scotland in 2024 but Ukrainian teammates continue to play and train in Ukraine.
- Kozlova hopes the war ends soon so Ukraine can host matches at home once more.
- Kozlova notes some matches can last four to five hours due to air raid sirens affecting play.
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