An Honorary Diploma of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine was awarded to "Shakhtar" Football Team for services to Ukrainian nation. Volodymyr Lytvyn, Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, awarded the football players on Tuesday.
The Head of the Parliament congratulated the FC "Shakhtar" on the victory in the UEFA Cup and stated that although the club had already received a great number of decorations, the honorary diploma of The Verkhovna Rada "will be priceless, as it is awarded for the services to the Ukrainian nation".
V.Lytvyn stated that "this victory has been expected", and "the fans believed in the victory and were forecasting the result". "I take pride in your victory, as it is more than a sports victory" , -stressed the Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
Speaking with the journalists, V.Lytvyn stated that the conversation with the football players being short, it stays in mind for a long time.
V.Lytvyn believes that Ukrainians should "maintain the highest standard and reach a success of a national scope".