But this is not just a fundraiser; it also includes a raffle for a signed jersey of Ukrainian national team striker Artem Dovbik, which he autographed immediately after joining Roma. To participate in the auction, a donation of 200 hryvnias is required. The larger the donation, the better the chances of winning this valuable football artifact.
As of 1:00 PM on November 10, over 92,000 hryvnias have been raised (the fundraising goal is 250,000). Almost a third of the total amount comes from Dovbik himself, who donated 29,999 hryvnias.
Who knows, perhaps Artem doesn't want to part with his first jersey at the Roman club, which is why he decided to make a donation that makes him the undeniable favorite in the raffle.
Of course, this is a joke – it is clear that even if the randomizer picks Dovbik as the winner, the player will decline the prize in favor of one of the fans.
By the way, today the Ukrainian striker will have a chance to score a hat-trick on the football field – at 4:00 PM Kyiv time, Roma will host Bologna. This season, Artem has participated in 14 matches, scoring six goals.
Interestingly, it is highly likely that after today’s match, Dovbik and the team will be without a coach. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Roma management has decided to dismiss Ivan Juric regardless of the outcome of the match against Bologna.