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Alan Smith

Andriy Yarmolenko provides gifts for refugees after final home game as West Ham player

Andriy Yarmolenko provided gifts to Ukrainian refugee children in his final act at London Stadium as a West Ham United player.

The 32-year-old, who will not have his contract renewed in East London, was filmed bringing bags containing presents to children at an entrance to the stadium following yesterday afternoon's 2-2 draw with Premier League leaders Manchester City.

Among the children was a six-year-old boy currently staying in the home of transport secretary Grant Shapps, who posted a message on Twitter thanking Yarmolenko for his gesture. "Thanks @Yarmolenko_7 - that was incredibly kind of you and he was super excited to meet you :-)," Shapps wrote. "@WestHam gained a new fan today!!!"

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