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Tag: Shakhtar Donetsk

Should Arsenal have pushed harder to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk?

Should Arsenal have pushed harder to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk?

January 30, 2023 by Jack Patmore

Jack Patmore explores whether Arsenal should have pushed harder to secure Mykhaylo Mudryk’s services after his £88 million move to Chelsea.

Shakhtar in a state of scattered statis

Shakhtar in a state of scattered statis

April 2, 2022 by Paul Blake

Paul Blake discusses football and politics in Ukraine as uncertainty remains about the future of the game following Russia’s invasion.

Ukraine’s recent World Cup results show a desperate need to rejuvenate the domestic league

Ukraine’s recent World Cup results show a desperate need to rejuvenate the domestic league

September 15, 2021 by David Kirichenko

David Kirichenko looks at Ukraine’s recent international performances and explains how they are influenced by issues in the country’s domestic league.

Journey to the Centre of the Europa League - semi-finals

Journey to the Centre of the Europa League – semi-finals

August 16, 2020 by Jonathan O'Shea

Jonathan O’Shea previews the two Europa League semi-finals as the continents second most prestigious competition heads towards its conclusion.

Journey to the centre of the UEFA Europa League - Quarter-finals

Journey to the centre of the UEFA Europa League – Quarter-finals

August 10, 2020 by Jonathan O'Shea

When the Europa League finally resumed last week, it did so with more of a damp fizzle than an electrifying bang, but those results set up some tantalising quarter-final fixtures, writes Jonathan O’Shea

Journey to the Centre of the Europa League: Last 16

Journey to the Centre of the Europa League: Last 16

August 5, 2020 by Jonathan O'Shea

The UEFA Europa League returns this week and Jonathan O’Shea goes through the state of play in the last 16 ties.

Backdrop to Shakhtar Donetsk’s season shouldn’t be forgotten

Backdrop to Shakhtar Donetsk’s season shouldn’t be forgotten

February 27, 2018 by Paul Little

Paul Little provides some context around Shakhtar Donetsk who now sit on the cusp of reaching the quarter-finals of this season’s Champions League.

What English clubs can learn from the transfer mastery of Shakhtar, Lyon and Porto

What English clubs can learn from the transfer mastery of Shakhtar, Lyon and Porto

October 1, 2015 by Thomas Wyer

Thomas Wyer analyses why Shakhtar Donetsk, Olympique Lyonnais and FC Porto succeed in the transfer market, and what other clubs can do to emulate them.

Shakhtar Donetsk – Life during war time

Shakhtar Donetsk – Life during war time

December 16, 2014 by Paul Little

Paul Little looks at Shakhtar Donetsk who have been going about their business in extremely difficult conditions.

A statement of intent from Manchester City should Fernandinho surface at Eastlands

A statement of intent from Manchester City should Fernandinho surface at Eastlands

May 4, 2013 by Alex Richards

Alex Richards discusses a potential new arrival at the outgoing Premier League champions.

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