Shakhtar Donetsk football club to give Rs 204 crore to Ukraine soldiers family after Mykhailo Mudryk’s 100 million euro move to Chelsea
During the fall of Mariupol, the fighters who held out for months under relentless bombardment inside the Azovstal steel plant — which is owned by Akhmetov’s Metinvest — became a symbol of Ukrainian resistance in the early months of the invasion.
Jan 17, 2023, 06:45 AM IST
Champions League 2021: Vinicius Jr double helps Real Madrid to 5-0 win at Shakhtar Donetsk
There were plenty of Brazilians on the pitch from both sides in Kyiv but it was Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo who stole the show, having started alongside Karim Benzema up front.
Oct 20, 2021, 10:13 AM IST
Lautaro Martinez dazzles as Inter Milan demolish Shakhtar Donetsk to reach Europa League final
Lautaro Martinez played chief tormentor as Inter Milan claimed an emphatic 5-0 victory against Shakhtar Donetsk to reach the Europa League final and come closer to a first title in nine years on Monday.
Aug 18, 2020, 07:53 AM IST
Shakhtar Donetsk beat FC Basel 4-1 to set up Europa League semi-final against Inter Milan
Ukranian champions Shakhtar storm past FC Basel 4-1 to book a Europa League Semi-final clash with Inter Milan
Aug 12, 2020, 17:27 PM IST
Atalanta stun Shakhtar Donetsk to reach Champions League last-16
The victory lifted Atalanta from the bottom of Group C to second place on seven points, one ahead of Shakhtar.
Dec 12, 2019, 15:09 PM IST
UEFA Champions League: Olympique Lyon draw 1-1 with Shakhtar Donetsk to reach last 16
The French side fell behind to a goal from Junior Moraes midway through the first half and looked in danger of being overtaken in Group F by the Ukraine side and bowing out.
Dec 13, 2018, 15:55 PM IST
UEFA Champions League: Manchester City win group as Sane double sinks Hoffenheim
Manchester City battled back to winning ways, coming from a goal down to overwhelm Hoffenheim 2-1 in the Champions League with a brilliant Leroy Sane double that ensured they progressed to the last-16 as winners of Group F on Wednesday.
Dec 13, 2018, 15:47 PM IST
Jesus hits hat-trick as rampant Manchester City crush Shakhtar 6-0
The result left Manchester City within a whisker of the last 16, as Group F leaders with nine points, three ahead of second-placed Olympique Lyonnais who drew 2-2 with Hoffenheim.
Nov 08, 2018, 18:25 PM IST
UEFA Champions League: Raheem Sterling apologises to referee over comical penalty
With City 1-0 up in the first half, Sterling burst into the area and tripped over as he tried to dig his foot under the ball to chip Donetsk keeper Andriy Pyatov.
Nov 08, 2018, 18:09 PM IST
Manchester City delivered best first-half display in three years - Pep Guardiola
The victory meant that the Premier League champions moved to the top of Group F standings with six points, a point ahead of Lyon.
Oct 24, 2018, 20:24 PM IST
Champions League: Shakhtar Donetsk raise the heat as AS Roma freeze
As the temperature dipped towards minus-nine Celsius, Argentine striker Ferreyra took advantage of poor Roma defending to score with an expertly-taken goal in the 52nd minute. That turned the game on its head and it was no surprise when Brazilian midfielder Fred curled in a free kick off the underside of the crossbar to stun the visitors in the 71st minute.
Feb 22, 2018, 10:30 AM IST
Paulo Fonseca dons mask of Zorro after Shakhtar Donetsk leave their mark
Last month, Fonseca vowed that he would don the iconic masked vigilante`s outfit if the Ukranian side progressed to the last 16 and stuck to his word, wearing a black cape, mask and hat during the post-match presser after the win.
Dec 07, 2017, 16:48 PM IST
Champions League: Liverpool through into the last 16, Ronaldo claims new record
The Portuguese superstar scored his ninth in the competition this season in reigning champions Real Madrid`s 3-2 win at home to Borussia Dortmund.
Dec 07, 2017, 14:43 PM IST
Manchester City overcome Shakhtar Donetsk in Champions League
After a frustrating first half, in which Shakhtar threatened on the break thanks to some clever moves by Brazilian Bernard while City struggled to find the final pass, De Bruyne broke the deadlock.
Sep 27, 2017, 09:30 AM IST
Real Madrid lose Raphael Varane to hamstring injury
Varane picked up the injury during Madrid`s 4-3 Champions League win away to Shakhtar Donetsk.
Nov 27, 2015, 23:04 PM IST
Pressure still on Real Madrid this weekend
Real Madrid will travel to play Eibar, who are currently sixth in the table.
Nov 26, 2015, 21:22 PM IST
Champions League: PSG hold Real Madrid, Anthony Martial rescues Manchester United
Paris Saint-Germain hold Real Madrid, Anthony Martial earns draw for United in the Champions League.
Oct 22, 2015, 09:29 AM IST
PSG stronger than Real Madrid, says Shakhtar coach
A day ahead of hosting Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League Shakhtar Donetsk coach Mircea Lucescu said the Qatar-backed outfit were even stronger than Real Madrid right now.
Sep 30, 2015, 00:08 AM IST
UCL: David Luiz doubtful for PSG's game at Shakhtar
Brazil centre back David Luiz is doubtful for Paris St Germain`s Champions League Group A game at Shakhtar Donetsk, coach Laurent Blanc said on Tuesday.
Sep 30, 2015, 00:05 AM IST
Liberated Cristiano Ronaldo seeks to extend scoring spree
Cristiano Ronaldo, who has hit eight goals in two games playing more centrally for Real Madrid, aims to add to his tally against Granada on Saturday with coach Rafa Benitez saying his forwards are given flexibility to move freely.
Sep 18, 2015, 19:24 PM IST
