New role for Shevchenko

By European Football
June 7 2005

AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko is used to honours, one of the best footballers of the modern era he has won just about everything that its possible to win with AC Milan.

Now his talents are being awarded in his home country, he has been appointed as a special advisor to Ukraine President Viktor Yuschenko.

This follows his countries highest award the "Hero of Ukraine", which he received at New Year.