Wales beat Ukraine 1-0 to return to the World Cup stage after a 64-year-break. Andriy Yarmolenko’s own goal was the difference between the two teams in Cardiff on Sunday evening. Ukraine had beaten Scotland on Wednesday in Glasgow to reach the World Cup playoff final. Ukraine had a better start […]
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Russian FA to Consider Asian Confederation Move After Ban from UEFA
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 […]
Top Players Slam Wimbledon Ban on Russian, Belarusian Players
Some of the world’s top players are angry over a Wimbledon ban that would prevent Russian and Belarusian players – including some betting favorites – from playing in the grass-court Grand Slam event this year. Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray are among those who spoke out in recent […]
Shakhtar Owner Ahmetov Donated $50 Million to Help Ukrainian Army and War Victims Since Russia Invaded
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 […]
Ukraine War: Footballer Among Those Killed in Village Massacre
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 to Start Training in Romania, Will Play Friendlies with Barcelona, PSG, Dortmund Until Summer
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 […]
Roman Abramovich Suffered Symptoms of Suspected Poisoning After Talks in Ukraine
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 […]
Youth League: Dynamo Kyiv Will Be the First Ukrainian Side to Play Since the War’s Start
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 […]
Beckham Hands Instagram Account to Ukrainian Doctor in Kharkiv
David Beckham has given control of his Instagram account to a doctor working in Kharkiv, Ukraine. On Sunday, Beckham’s Instagram stories presented videos and photos of Iryna, a child anaesthesiologist and the head of the regional perinatal center. The doctor was on her shift at the hospital. She showed Beckham’s […]
Chicago Cubs Owners in Joint Bid to Buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich
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 […]
UEFA Ban on Russian Teams Upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport
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 […]
Ukrainian Deprived Hero Tymoshchuk Accused of Being a Russian Spy
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 […]
Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich’s Assets Frozen by UK, Including the Football Club
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 […]
Ukraine Asks for Scotland World Cup Playoff Postponement After Russia’s Invasion
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 Club Krasnodar Suspends 8 Players, New Manager Farke Quits Before Debut
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 […]