Hlib Bushnyak, a goalkeeper speaking about his time at Uzhhorod, told Dynamo Kyiv that the club issued player bonuses in the form of physical items rather than cash — specifically pairs of sneakers and McDonald’s meals. The report appeared on August 26, 2026.
Uzhhorod is identified in the report as having competed in the Ukrainian Second League last season. The story is presented as a player’s account to the Kyiv-based sports site; Dynamo Kyiv published the details but the original club response is not included in the article excerpt.
Readers interested in conditions in Ukraine’s lower football tiers can follow the Dynamo Kyiv report for the full interview and any further developments.