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Andrey Lunin has apologised to his team-mates for his mistake. That led to Ukraine’s opening goal as they began their Euro 2024 campaign with a 0-3 defeat to Romania football.

Ukraine goalkeeper Andriy Lunin has apologised to his team-mates. After a poor kick that led to the first goal in their 3-0 defeat to Romania in their opening Euro 2024 game on Monday, according to Kope. 

The incident occurred in the first half hour of Ukraine’s game against Romania and it wasn’t entirely Lunin’s fault. As Mikola Matviyenko’s poor back-pass allowed the 25-year-old to kick the ball to Dennis Mann. Who assisted Nikolai Stancu for a shot from outside the area to put the Red Devils 1-0 up. With Romania scoring two more goals early in the second half to seal a comfortable win. UFABET 

It has been a disappointing start to Euro 2024 for Lunin. Who impressed against Manchester City in the Champions League at the Etihad Stadium last season.

After the game against Romania, Lunin admitted his mistake and apologized to his teammates. Saying it made the game more difficult for Ukraine. 

“I apologize to my teammates. My mistake complicated the game. All I can say is I’m sorry and I’ll be ready for the next game (against Slovakia on Friday).” Lunin said.

Asked about his future at Real Madrid amid links with Manchester City, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Atletico Madrid, the 25-year-old goalkeeper did not rule out a move away from Los Blancos this summer. 

‘Do I want to stay at Real Madrid? Let’s see, in life you never know what’s going to happen, but definitely yes (to stay)’