'We lost our home, not our identity' - Shakhtar eye European glory
Summary
Shakhtar Donetsk, a Ukrainian football club, is preparing for important upcoming matches despite challenges caused by the war in Ukraine. They have been forced to play their home games abroad and endure long, difficult travel while aiming to win a major European trophy for the second time.Key Facts
- Shakhtar Donetsk has not played at their home stadium in Donetsk since May 2014 due to conflict in the region.
- Ukrainian airspace is closed, so the team has to travel long distances by bus and plane for matches.
- The club played their UEFA Conference League semifinal first leg against Crystal Palace in Krakow, Poland.
- Many fans attending the match are Ukrainians who have fled the war and now live abroad.
- Shakhtar is managed by former Atletico Madrid player Arda Turan.
- The club previously won a major European trophy, the UEFA Cup, in 2008-09.
- Shakhtar’s usual strategy involves buying young Brazilian players, developing them, and selling them to European clubs.
- The ongoing war forces Shakhtar to adapt their operations and maintain morale under difficult conditions.
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