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Milos Kerkez and family listed as enemies of Ukraine amid political row

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 10:50 AM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Milos Kerkez and family listed as enemies of Ukraine amid political row

Summary

Milos Kerkez of Liverpool has been identified alongside his father as 'enemies of Ukraine' in a political controversy following a UEFA Nations League match on September 25. The incident escalated after Kerkez intervened during a confrontation between teammates and Ukrainian players. Tensions mounted when Sebastijan Kerkez posted an Instagram message interpreted as provocative. Both were added to the Myrotvorets database, which lists individuals deemed hostile to Ukraine. Hungary's government has since condemned threats toward Kerkez, who seeks to distance himself from political affiliations, emphasizing he only acted out of loyalty. Liverpool faces challenges as they navigate the fallout from this episode.

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•Kerkez and his father labeled as enemies of Ukraine after a match incident.
•The controversy arose from a UEFA Nations League match on September 25.
•Sebastijan Kerkez's Instagram post escalated the situation further.
•Hungary's government condemned threats against the Liverpool player.
•Kerkez aims to clarify his actions were not politically motivated.

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Milos Kerkez Caught in Ukraine Row as Football and Politics CollideFootball has always liked to tell itself that it exists in a world of its own, fenced off from the noise outside the stadium, protect...
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