Shevchenko advisor to Yushchenko

Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko was appointed special advisor to Ukraine President Viktor Yushchenko this week. Shevchenko, voted European Footballer of the Year in 2004, joins World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Vitaly Klitschko in a mainly...

Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko was appointed special advisor to Ukraine President Viktor Yushchenko this week.

Shevchenko, voted European Footballer of the Year in 2004, joins World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Vitaly Klitschko in a mainly ceremonial role.

The 28-year-old striker was awarded a "Hero of Ukraine", the country's highest honour, at New Year.

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