Shakhtar Donetsk Appoints Murat Özkütükçü as New Assistant Coach
Shakhtar Donetsk has officially announced the appointment of Murat Ozkutyukchu to the first team’s coaching staff. The 37-year-old Turkish specialist joined the club during preparations for the new season. “I’m Murat Ozkutyukchu, an assistant coach,” he…
2026/27 European Club Season Kicks Off with Champions League Qualifiers
While the World Cup drama unfolds in America, the European football season quietly kicks off. Today marks the first qualifying matches for both the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Conference League. In the Champions League, ten matches are scheduled.…
Daily Sports Roundup: Trump Candid, Tonali Shines
Top Sports News for Monday, July 6, 2026. World Cup The Brazilian media have completely dismissed their national team following the defeat to Norway, labeling them as a small and cowardly side. Donald Trump admitted to having a role in the overturning of…
Ukraine U19 to face Germany in Euro 2026 semifinal after Italy win
The Ukraine U19 national team secured their third consecutive victory in the group stage of the European Championship. In today’s match, the “blue and yellows” edged out Italy with a narrow win. The only goal of the game came from Shakhtar…
Benfica Sets €40 Million Price Tag for Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin
Lisbon-based Benfica has set a price tag for the Ukrainian national team goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin. According to the publication Sapo, the Portuguese club is willing to part with the 24-year-old keeper for no less than €40 million. This valuation is…
Bruninho Admits Shakhtar’s First Training Session Was Physically Demanding
Shakhtar’s new signing, Bruninho Ramos, has given his first interview as a player for the “miners.” The midfielder joined the Ukrainian Premier League club from Atlético Paranaense, signing a contract through 2029. “I’m very…
Dmytro Chygrynskyi Appointed Head Coach of Cypriot Top-Flight Club Krasava
According to TaToTake, Dmitriy Chygrynskiy has accepted an offer to become the head coach of Cypriot First Division club Krasava. The 39-year-old Ukrainian will lead a team that includes two of his compatriots, Yuriy Avramenko and Dmitriy Melnychenko.…
Ibrahimović Backs Decisions; Modrić Continues Playing
Top Sports News on Saturday, July 4, 2026. World Cup FIFA has reversed its decision to postpone the Mexico vs. England match, which had been considered due to a concerning weather forecast. Zlatan Ibrahimovich personally encouraged Australian player…
Srna: Shakhtar Endured Hardship but Maintained Its Identity
Shakhtar Donetsk’s sporting director, Dario Srna, spoke to the Spanish outlet Marca about the club’s performances during the 2025/26 season. Under the guidance of Arda Turan, Shakhtar reclaimed the Ukrainian Premier League title and reached…
Shakhtar U19 Begin Preseason Training Under Maksym Malyshev
Shakhtar’s youth squad has returned from their break, completed their scheduled medical examinations, and on Friday, July 3, began preparations for the upcoming season under new head coach Maksym Malyshev and his coaching staff. The team will train…