Liverpool star caught up in political storm after being included in 'enemies of Ukraine' list

Liverpool left-back Kerkez was added to Ukraine's 'enemies' list by an NGO over a shirt-grab incident in a Nations League match; Hungary's deputy PM condemned the listing.

Liverpool left-back Milos Kerkez has been categorised as a "provocateur" by Myrotvorets, a Ukrainian NGO that maintains a database of alleged enemies of Ukraine. The listing stems from a Nations League match between Hungary and Ukraine in Budapest last month, where Kerkez grabbed Ukrainian player Victor Tsygankov by the shirt after Tsygankov confronted Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai.

Kerkez told Hungarian media he was defending his captain and has never supported aggression. Hungary's deputy prime minister Anita Orban has condemned his inclusion on the list.