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Slavek and Slavko were two young boys who lived either side of the Ukrainian-Polish border. The boys shared a love of football and would sneak off to each other’s villages to play with one another. When it was announced their countries would host Euro 2012, they were wildly excited and decided to have a celebratory kickabout. The boys were having a great time until Slavko overhit a pass to Slavek and the ball bounced into an old well. Slavek thought he could climb down easily so he went down to retrieve the ball, but when he attempted to clamber back up he found the sides were too slippy. Slavko tried to help his friend back up, pushing himself to his limits – after all, he was the one to kick the ball down the well – until he slipped and fell down next to Slavek. The boys were trapped. They waited for help but no one came. All of their towns’ resources were devoted to preparing for Euro 2012. Their families pleaded with authorities to help them find their sons, but UEFA insisted all resources go to Euro 2012. The boys were stuck in the well, barely surviving by eating [...]
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