The Russian Football Federation is considering the possibility of switching to the Asian Confederation following the heavy sanctions imposed by the European Football governing body on the Russian football teams at all levels. Currently, Russian football is banned from featuring in any continental competitions after Putin ordered the invasion of […]
Shakhtar Donetsk, its owner Rinat Akhmetov, and his foundation have made donations worth $50 million in the 40 days since the start of the war in Ukraine, according to numbers published by the club. Akhmetov’s support included humanitarian aid to civilians, as well as support to the military. The billionaire […]
Oleksandr Sukhenko and his parents were kidnapped by Russian troops, then found dead outside Motyzhyn, a village situated 31 miles west of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. The 25-year-old striker was one of around 30 civilians whose bodies were found in a shallow grave discovered in a forest after the Ukrainian […]
Dynamo Kyiv’s first-team players will arrive in Bucharest tonight and will start training on Saturday under Mircea Lucescu’s guidance. The 76-year-old manager has made efforts to have the players in the Romanian capital so they can resume their sporting careers despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. Dynamo Kyiv’s U19 team […]
After attending peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich found himself among a group who suffered symptoms similar to those experienced by poisoning victims. According to the Wall Street Journal, Abramovich is understood to have developed red eyes, painful tearing, and peeling skin on his face and […]
Dynamo Kyiv’s U19 team will play Sporting Lisbon in Romania at the beginning of April. The match was expected to take place on March 9, but UEFA postponed it following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Dynamo’s players will arrive in Bucharest on March 24 to warm up with a few friendlies […]
The Ricketts Family — who are the owners of the Chicago Cubs — along with billionaire Ken Griffin, have submitted a formal bid to buy Chelsea on Friday, which was the deadline day for receiving proposals. On Wednesday, the Ricketts family issued a statement about Chelsea, and said they and […]
Russian football teams were banned from playing in UEFA and FIFA competitions following Ukraine’s invasion by Vladimir Putin’s troops. Russian football authorities appealed the decision in Lausanne, but an urgent ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the sanctions. This decision doesn’t apply to Russia’s chances of […]
Desna Chernihiv’s Yuri Gagarin Stadium in Ukraine has been severely damaged by the Russian military. The stadium has been a target on three occasions and is now almost completely destroyed. “For the third time, the occupiers attacked the most dangerous military infrastructure facility in the city – the stadium of […]
Just days after Anatoliy Tymoshchuk was tagged as a ‘traitor’ — erased from the Ukrainian Football Federation’s records and deprived of all the honors and trophies he won at club and national team levels in Ukraine — his former agent Vitaliy Yurchenko made shocking statements regarding the ex-midfielder. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=5552500381430774&id=100000126026058 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=5552500381430774&id=100000126026058 […]
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, owner of Chelsea, has been sanctioned by the UK government following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Described as a “pro-Kremlin oligarch” by the British authorities, Abramovich has been hit with an asset freeze and a travel ban. As a consequence, the sale of Chelsea is also on […]
Anatoliy Tymoshchuk played for Ukraine on 144 occasions and wore the shirts of Bayern Munich, Zenit Saint Petersburg, and Shakhtar Donetsk at the club level during his career. The former midfielder is now considered a traitor in his native Ukraine after not speaking out against Russia’s invasion. Tymoshchuk also refused […]
Ukraine wants the World Cup playoff against Scotland to be postponed following the Russian invasion. The fixture was supposed to be played on 24 March at Hampden Park in Glasgow. Ukraine plans to have the match move to June, and informed FIFA and UEFA about its demands. Ukraine have two […]
Russian Premier League club Krasnodar said eight foreign players had their contracts suspended. Daniel Farke, the recently-appointed German manager, also quit on Wednesday. The former Norwich City boss didn’t even get to make his debut on Krasnodar’s bench after joining the team in January. All decisions come in the wake […]
Muhsin Bayrak says he is close to reaching a deal with Roman Abramovich to buy Chelsea. With the Russian close to the exit door, Bayrak seems like a rather surprising option for Chelsea’s future. He is said to be worth over $10 billion. “We’re negotiating signatures. We will soon fly […]
Ligue 1 announced the termination of the broadcasting rights deal the French league had with Match TV in Russia. As a consequence, Ligue 1 matches with Messi, Mbappe and Neymar in Paris Saint-Germain’s shirt, will not be available to fans in Russia starting next season. Other major leagues around Europe, […]
The broadcast rights holder in China informed the Premier League that they won’t show any matches this weekend because of the league’s planned support for Ukraine. The Premier League and all its clubs have positioned themselves against Russia’s actions after the invasion of Ukraine ordered by President Vladimir Putin. China, […]
Roman Abramovich is ready to end his 19-year long Chelsea reign. Through a statement published on the club’s website, the Russian billionaire announced his decision to sell the club. According to The Telegraph, Abramovich is asking for a massive $5.36 billion payout in order to leave Stamford Bridge. The money […]
Ukraine has long been a boxing hotbed, producing far more champions and contenders than its population of 44 million would suggest. Now, some of the most famous boxers in the country are aiding in the defense of the nation against the ongoing Russian invasion, with a few taking on prominent […]
Two Ukrainian football players have lost their lives over the past 24 hours. Vitalii Sapylo and Dmytro Martynenko are the first two sportsmen to die following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The tragic news was announced by FIFPRO, the world players’ syndicate, on Tuesday evening. Sapylo, who was just 21, was […]
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