Football society expresses condolences to his family.
UEFA vice-president Hryhoriy Surkis
“First of all we’ve lost a great man and bright personality. He always was optimistic and funny.
Andriy Bal was a true professional and knight on the pitch. He played and coached with all his heart.
Rest in peace, Andriy Mykhailovych”.
Football Federation of Ukraine
On behalf of Football Federation of Ukraine I express sincere condolences on account of demise of Andriy Bal.
He gained the affection of fans from all over the world with his play.
The whole football society of Ukraine shares this great sorrow with family of Andriy Bal.
Football Federation of Ukraine president A. Konkov
Ukrainian Premier League
The famous Ukrainian player Andriy Bal has passed away at the age of 56. He won the Soviet Top League and the USSR Cup four times with FC Dynamo Kyiv and triumphed in the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup.
Later he worked as a coach in different countries. He also was Ukraine national team assistant coach.
Ukrainian Premier League sympathizes with family of Andriy Bal.
FC Shakhtar Donetsk
“This is a grievous loss for Ukrainian football. Andriy Bal was a great player, who achieved success with FC Dynamo Kyiv and USSR national team.
FC Shakhtar Donetsk express condolences to family of the deceased”.
