The dream of Artur, a Ukrainian refugee boy in Valencia

Arthur Chupyraa Ukrainian child refugee in Valencia as a result of the war in his country, made the honorary kick-off in the Levante-Espanyol match, which will be played this Saturday at the Ciutat de València stadium as a tribute to all the children of his country affected by the conflict.

The Ukrainian boy, who is welcomed by a family of Levante fans who accompanied him to the stadium, was applauded by the fans, the referee team and the players of both teams.

Artur arrived in València this week after fleeing the war in Ukraine and this Friday he was already at the Ciutat de València, where he greeted the players, especially Roger Martí, one of his idols, since having visited València in other times he was familiar with the team.

Rescued with his family in Bucha, he moved to Kiev and from there, first by train and then by bus, he arrived in Valencia this week.

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