The manager of Moldovan champions Sheriff Tiraspol has joined the front line of fighting in Ukraine after enlisting to join the army in his home nation.
Yuriy Vernydub is now on the streets of Ukraine to defend his nation, just months after guiding his side to a stunning victory away to Real Madrid in the Champions League.
The club from the Transnistria area of Moldova were the story of European football this season after their exploits in the continent’s premier club competition.
