Shakhtar Coach Arda Turan Looks Forward to Facing Former Clubs in Champions League
Shakhtar’s head coach Arda Turan shared his thoughts on the team’s upcoming participation in the Champions League group stage. The “miners” will discover their European opponents at the end of August. “I would love to face…
Key Football Updates: Turan’s Honesty, Infantino’s Stance, Tsyhankov’s Resolve
Main sports news for Wednesday, July 29, 2026. On the European front, UEFA has issued an official statement aimed at curbing Gianni Infantino’s influence. The message is clear: it’s time to stop the commercialization of football. The European Union has…
Arda Turan Assesses Shakhtar’s New Signings Mendoza, Karavaev, Bruninho, and Ryan
Shakhtar Donetsk’s head coach Arda Turan recently sat down for an in-depth interview with Shakhtar TV, focusing extensively on the club’s new signings and sharing insights on each player: Mendoza, Karavaev, Bruninho, and Ryan.…
Arda Turan: My Players Are Brothers First, Footballers Second
Shakhtar’s head coach Arda Turan gave an extensive interview to Shakhtar TV, reflecting on his first year at the club, discussing the summer training camp and squad building, as well as outlining his goals for the upcoming season. “As a head…
Turan: Shakhtar to Host European Matches in London Due to UEFA Rules
Shakhtar Donetsk’s head coach Arda Turan has revealed the venue for the team’s European fixtures in the 2026/27 season. The club will compete in the Champions League group stage during the autumn and winter months. Yesterday, Shakhtar played…
Shakhtar Draw 0-0 with Al-Ula in Pre-Season Friendly
On July 25, Shakhtar Donetsk played a friendly match against the Saudi club Al-Ula. The game was held in two 30-minute halves and ended in a goalless draw. In their fourth pre-season friendly, coach Arda Turan fielded the following lineup: Baglay in…
Shakhtar Donetsk to Face Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ula in Slovenian Friendly
Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk are continuing their preparations for the upcoming season. It has been confirmed that during their training camp in Slovenia, Arda Turan’s squad will face a Saudi Arabian club in a friendly match. Shakhtar will…
Bursaspor Set Ticket Prices from €8 to €40 for Shakhtar Friendly
Bursaspor has announced ticket prices for their upcoming friendly against Donetsk’s Shakhtar. The match is set to take place in Bursa on July 26. Tickets for the game against Shakhtar, which serves as the final warm-up for the team in green and…
Shakhtar Coach Arda Turan Reportedly Offered Turkey National Team Role
Journalist Igor Burbas reports that Shakhtar’s head coach Arda Turan has been offered the position of head coach for the Turkey national team. It’s worth recalling that the Turkish side, under Vincenzo Montella’s leadership, had a disappointing…
Arda Turan Appoints Portuguese and Ukrainian Sports Psychologists at Shakhtar
Turkish media report that Shakhtar Donetsk’s head coach, Arda Turan, has brought two sports psychologists into his coaching staff—one Portuguese and one Ukrainian. According to Burhan Can Terzi, these sports psychologists conduct individual sessions with…