Ukraine's Vitaliy Mykolenko calls out 'b****' Artem Dzyuba and slams Russia’s ‘silent’ footballers

Everton defender Vitaliy Mykolenko has criticised Artem Dzyuba and his Russian international teammates in an expletive-laden Instagram post for remaining “silent” over the Ukraine invasion. Mykolenko moved to Everton from Dynamo Kyiv in January and the Ukrainian embraced compatriot Oleksandr Zinchenko in a poignant moment before Saturday’s match against Manchester City at Goodison Park.

Ad/> Mykolenko specifically called out Russian men’s captain Dzyuba on his Instagram story, with the message on Tuesday in his native language. TransfersMan City hold Haaland talks, Chelsea transfer plans not Abramovich dependent — Paper Round2 HOURS AGO «Whilst you b***h and your s***head footballers are silent, @artem.dzyuba, civilians are being killed in Ukraine,” Mykolenko said.

»You and most importantly your children will be locked in your s***hole for your whole life. And I am sincerely happy for it.

You will never be forgiven." /> Russia striker Fedor Smolov spoke out against the invasion last week, posting on Instagram: “No to War!!!” Abramovich wants to sell Chelsea ‘quickly’ as Swiss billionaire confirms approach Football uses its voice for good and long may it continue — The Warm-Up 'Right call' — FIFA and UEFA commended for banning Russia Support for Ukraine has been widespread across football. Lokomotiv Moscow's head coach resigned in protest, FIFA and UEFA’s move to suspend Russian teams was largely welcomed following IOC recommendations.

/> The sanctions mean the Russian men’s team will not compete in this month’s World Cup play-off match against Poland, while as it stands the women’s team will not play in this summer’s Euro 2022 competition. Spartak Moscow were also thrown out of the Europa League, with RB Leipzig