Players of Kharkiv's "Metalist" receive some of the highest salaries in the First League.
Due to the full-scale war, Kharkiv has been living without major football for several years. "Metalist" plays home matches in Uzhhorod, while the legendary stadium remains without fans.
In an exclusive interview with "Dumtsi," a representative of the fan movement, former administrator of FC "Metalist" Vladyslav Varyukhin, nicknamed "Dembel," revealed who is currently supporting "Metalist," why the children's football academy has become the club's main hope, when the team can return to the UPL, why Kharkiv fans have not stopped living football, what are the current salaries at "Metalist," and much more.
Vladyslav Varyukhin separately talked about the relationship between "Metalist" and FC "Metalist 1925" / "Kharkiv."