Ukraine squad offered sex incentive if reach semis

MOSCOW, May 30: Ukraine's players have been promised quality time with their wives if they reach the World Cup semi-finals.

Asked if he would allow his players to have sex with their wives and girlfriends during the month-long tournament, Ukraine coach Oleg Blokhin said: ''I would personally send my players to see their wives if we reach the (World Cup) semis.

''Those who don't feel like it, I'll just drag to their wives.

Take my word for it,'' Blokhin told Russian daily Sport-Express today.

Ukraine, playing in their first World Cup finals, have been drawn in Group H along with Spain, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia.

The World Cup kicks off on June 9.

REUTERS