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Ukraine coach Oleg Blokhin insisted on Sunday (June 10) that Ukraine has 'no racism' ahead of their opening Group D match against Sweden on Monday (June 11).

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SOUNDBITE (Slavic) Oleg Blokhin, Ukraine coach

"We're like a good horse, tired of waiting in the stables. We just want to play, and only play. We're really look forward to it."

SOUNDBITE (Slavic) Oleg Blokhin, Ukraine coach

"They are all quite nervous and need to play to calm down. The more they watch the game, the greater the stress."

SOUNDBITE (Slavic) Oleg Blokhin, Ukraine coach

"In Ukraine there is no racism. What players can suffer from racism? This is a political topic and not related to football. I do not think that Ukraine will have any incidents. What matters is that two teams play football."