Items tagged with: Ukrainian football

UKRAINIAN FOOTBALL: Top European clubs join the queue for Dynamo Kyiv’s latest wunderkind Viktor Tsyhankov

Ukraine’s latest midfield prodigy poised to become the country’s next big footballing export to the English Premier League

Sunday, 16 December 2018 00:37

FOOTBALL: Italian icon Fabrizio Ravanelli to manage in Ukrainian Premier League

The former star striker nicknamed “The White Feather” was a 1990s global football celebrity best known for his elaborate goal celebration

Thursday, 05 July 2018 14:57

FOOTBALL: Fans take to social media calling for Yaroslavsky Metalist return

Kharkiv’s flagship football club ceased operations in 2016 due to insolvency but supporters are still hoping for a new chapter in the Metalist story

Thursday, 05 October 2017 00:53

UEFA Ukraine vote of confidence

European football's governing body has chosen to Kyiv host the 2018 Champions League final. This decision sends out a strong signal that Ukraine is safe and capable of hosting top-tier international events

Thursday, 06 October 2016 19:03

STAR PLAYER, NOVICE COACH: Can Andriy Shevchenko lead Ukraine’s underperforming footballers to 2018 World Cup?

Based on resources and pedigree, Ukraine should theoretically be an international footballing powerhouse. Instead, the Ukrainian national side has been disappointing for decades. Can the appointment of former star player and complete novice...

Wednesday, 21 September 2016 00:50

Shakhtar Donetsk legend Darijo Srna announces international retirement after Euro 2016 exit

Ukrainian Premier League legend dreams of return to Donbas Arena as he bows out of international football with Croatia

Sunday, 26 June 2016 20:09

UEFA EURO 2016 QUALIFIERS: Can Ukraine overcome playoff jinx?

Ukraine inherited the Soviet Union's strongest football tradition but the country has failed to shine on the international stage since independence

Thursday, 01 October 2015 17:48