OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO shed tears for Ukraine after winning the Premier League title with Manchester City.
As Pep Guardiola and his players celebrated on the pitch after beating Aston Villa 3-2 to secure the silverware, Zinchenko took time to reflect on the troubles in his homeland.
The defender draped the Ukraine flag over the Premier League trophy, and was visibly upset as he remembered the atrocities going on in the East.
Russia is continuing its invasion of Ukraine after Vladimir Putin first sent troops into the country on February 24.
Zinchenko held the Ukraine flag tight to his chest before breaking down at the Etihad.
He was consoled by Ruben Dias, Rodri and Jack Grealish.
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Speaking just minutes after his tribute, Zinchenko said: "It's unforgettable emotions for me.
"For all Ukrainians, who are starving and surviving in my country because of Russian aggression.
"I am so proud to be Ukrainian, and one day I would love to be able to bring this title to Ukraine for all Ukrainian people because they deserve it."
The 25-year-old then paid tribute to City and their supporters.
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He added: "It means everything to me. I want to die for these people, for all their support.
"What they have done for me, in the toughest period of my life, I am so appreciative and I will never forget this, never in my life."
Zinchenko has featured in 28 games for City in all competitions this season as war rages on in the place of his birth.
Speaking about how he has coped with the situation, he added: "Honestly at some points, especially in the beginning, I didn't even think too much about football.
"Because it is impossible to live in the same time as what is happening in my country.
"But with all the support we have had, we did it."
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City bagged the title in the most dramatic of fashion, coming from 2-0 down at home to Villa to win 3-2.
Liverpool did their job as they beat Wolves 3-1 at Anfield, but it wasn't enough as City finished a point ahead.
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