Promise Kept: Vyšniauskas Donates World Cup Earnings to Ukraine After Offensive Remarks

Lithuanian commentator Rytis Vyšniauskas has fulfilled a promise to donate all his earnings from the 2026 FIFA World Cup to Ukraine, following an offensive outburst directed at basketball fans. Vyšniauskas, known for his commentary, faced public backlash after making vulgar remarks about supporters of the Vilnius "Rytas" basketball team after their unexpected LKL quarter-final loss.

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The championship is over, those who were supposed to win did, so it's time to settle the promised accounts. I rounded the calculated sum and kept eight euros and a few cents for a beer. Together Against Putin.

In a public apology shared on social media, Vyšniauskas admitted his behavior was irresponsible. He pledged to donate all his World Cup earnings to Ukraine as a way to make amends. He stated, "It is right to do something good and useful." He specified that the funds would go to the organization "Blue/Yellow."

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It is right to do something good and useful. Therefore, I will donate all the money earned during the World Cup to Ukraine.

Shortly after the World Cup concluded, Vyšniauskas shared a confirmation post and photo on his Facebook page, announcing the donation of 3,100 euros to the organization. He rounded the sum and kept a small amount for himself, writing, "The championship is over, those who were supposed to win did, so it's time to settle the promised accounts. I rounded the calculated sum and kept eight euros and a few cents for a beer. Together Against Putin."

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You can suck a d***.