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Hamburger SV
/ 404 days agoShakhtar to play Champions League games in German stadium
Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk is making another temporary stadium change for its Champions League schedule this upcoming season. The displaced club is not playing in its home city for European competition as the country continues its war against Russia. Domestic contests in the Ukrainian Premier League are still happening. For those, Shakhtar Donetsk plays at […]
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England
/ 531 days agoSaka and Kane help England breeze past Ukraine
England made it two wins out of two as they beat Ukraine 2-0 in Euro 2024 Qualifying Group C. Following their 2-1 win over Italy on Thursday, the Three Lions made light work of the Ukrainians at Wembley Stadium on Sunday evening. Kane extends the scoring record Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 37th […]
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Chelsea
/ 533 days agoBoehly wants EPL all-star game as fundraiser for Ukraine
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has reportedly proposed to host a Premier League all-star game at Stamford Bridge in August. The Evening Standard claims that the match would essentially be a fundraiser for Ukraine. Russia hammered the Eastern European nation following an invasion that began over a year ago. Team co-owner Todd Boehly first floated the […]
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FA Cup
/ 540 days agoManor Solomon recalls fleeing Ukraine prior to Fulham move
Fulham forward Manor Solomon recently told the story of how he escaped Ukraine during his time with Shakhtar Donetsk. The 23-year-old Israel international was still playing for the Ukrainian club when the Russian invasion began last year. "I woke up to the sound of explosions and sirens," Solomon told BBC Sport. "It was like being […]
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AFC
/ 543 days agoRussia could play in Asian tournament this summer
Russia's national soccer team looks set to play meaningful games once again this summer in an Asian tournament. Since February 2022, FIFA banned the nation from official competition under the FIFA umbrella. However, now it seems as if Russia will be playing in an Asian tournament in June. The Central Asian Football Association Championships launch […]
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Chelsea
/ 600 days agoChelsea deal for Mudryk helps donate $25 million to Ukraine
Chelsea acquired Ukraine international Mykhailo Mudryk on Saturday in an expensive transfer topping out over $100 million. Chelsea swooped in the the Shakhtar Donetsk star while it appeared Arsenal were on the verge of acquiring the talent. While the official fee for Mudryk's transfer to Chelsea is high, a $100 million package in total, not […]
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Arsenal
/ 618 days agoShakhtar CEO confirms talks with Arsenal over Mudryk
Arsenal are firmly in talks with Shakhtar Donetsk over the potential transfer of Mykhailo Mudryk. The Ukrainian club's CEO confirmed the discussions on Thursday. Sergei Palkin even claimed that he would be talking with Gunners officials five minutes after giving the interview. "Negotiations are continuing," Palkin said on Thursday. "We receive offers, but they are […]
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AFC
/ 618 days agoRussia soccer contemplates leaving UEFA to join AFC
Russia is considering a switch away from UEFA in order to join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The Russian Football Union (RFU) has already supposedly scheduled a meeting to discuss the potential move. Sources at ESPN claim that the summit will take place on Friday. The Russia national soccer team, as well as all clubs […]
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FIFA
/ 662 days agoFIFA President calls for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire at G20 meeting
FIFA President Gianni Infantino asked for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine throughout the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The FIFA president made the plea during a G20 summit in Indonesia. An annual meeting involving 19 different countries and the European Union, the G20 gathering typically discusses global issues such as economy, climate change, and […]
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shakhtar donetsk
/ 678 days agoMykhailo Mudryk drawing transfer interest from Europe's biggest clubs
Every so often a player emerges from a difficult situation and just looks destined for greatness. Ukraine has produced some quite sensational footballers: Andriy Shevchenko, Sergiy Rebrov and Anatoliy Tymoschuk. Yet, Mykhailo Mudryk looks like he could eclipse even those aforementioned names, yielding a major transfer in time. The 21-year-old winger has emerged from Shakhtar […]
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Leagues: Ukrainian Premier League
/ 679 days agoShakhtar Donetsk game interrupted by air raid sirens
A match in Ukraine between Shakhtar Donetsk and Oleksandriya was interrupted because of an air rain siren. While Shakhtar had a narrow 1-0 lead, sirens rang out signaling possible threats of military missiles in the area. Players and coaches went back to their dressing rooms during the commotion. The sirens reportedly lasted for nearly an […]
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Leagues: UEFA Champions League
/ 697 days agoShakhtar Donetsk grabs point in heroic showing against Real Madrid
Shakhtar Donetsk put in a spectacular performance against Real Madrid on Tuesday night. The Ukrainians nearly grabbed a famous victory on the night. However, a late goal from Antonio Rüdiger meant the match ended all square at 1-1. Oleksandr Zubkov initially gave Shakhtar the lead within a minute of the second half. The Ukraine international […]
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UEFA World Cup Qualifying
/ 827 days agoWales-Ukraine on TV: World Cup Playoff coverage details
The much-anticipated Wales-Ukraine World Cup playoff is on TV this Sunday, June 5. The game comes after Ukraine defeated Scotland in a playoff on Wednesday by a score of 3-1. Now, the winner of this game punches its ticket to the World Cup in Qatar in November. Wales-Ukraine on TV: How to watch Kickoff time: […]
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Russia
/ 919 days agoHow the Russian invasion of Ukraine impacts global soccer
The current situation in Ukraine put the geopolitical world on edge. Russian President Vladimir Putin's unprovoked attack on the neighboring country stymied peace in Europe. While the issues are far more important than soccer, the ramifications carry over into sport. After all, competitions like the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Euros bring millions of […]
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General
/ 5639 days agoCan Peter Crouch Deliver Against Top International Sides
Well, there's one thing you can't hold against Fabio Capello and that's that he keeps his cards close to his chest. Today he's announced that Peter Crouch will lead the England attack against Ukraine tomorrow night and deservedly so. Crouch has been the victim of some vicious criticism over the last few seasons, undeservedly so […]