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Shakhtar (Donetsk)

Ukrainian football club from Donetsk
FC Shakhtar (Donetsk) was founded in May 1936 and is one of the most decorated football clubs in Ukraine. The club is a four-time winner of the USSR Cup and became the first in independent Ukraine to win the UEFA Cup in 2009. During Ukraine's independence, Shakhtar became a record holder for the number of victories in the Ukrainian Cup. The best scorer in Shakhtar's history is the Brazilian forward Luiz Adriano, who played for the "orange-blacks" from 2007-2015 and scored 128 goals.
1936
The club was founded
1961
Won its first USSR Cup
1984
Won the USSR Super Cup
2009
The club became the first in independent Ukraine to win the UEFA Cup
2011
The club reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League
2011
Received a special IFFHS award for the greatest progress of the decade
2023
Won the Ukrainian championship despite wartime challenges
2024
Secured an automatic spot in the UEFA Champions League group stage
2025
Won the Ukrainian Cup in the 2024-2025 season
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"Shakhtar" vs. "Inter," "PSG" vs. "Barcelona," "Bayern" vs. "Arsenal" - preview of Matchday 3 of the Champions League

The third-matchday games of the Champions League will take place on October 20–21. "Shakhtar" will play "Inter" away, while "PSG" will face "Barcelona."

Sports • October 19, 09:48 AM • 5373 views
He scored more in one match than in his last six games combined – Barcola named the Champions League Player of the MatchdayVideo

Liverpool winger Bradley Barcola scored a hat-trick in the win against LASK and was named the best player of the second Champions League matchday.

Sports • October 15, 02:50 PM • 4159 views
“Shakhtar” vs “AEK”, “Man City” vs “PSG” — preview of the second round of the Champions League

The second-round matches of the Champions League will take place on October 13–14. “Shakhtar” will host “AEK” at “Stamford Bridge”, while Ukrainians will play for other clubs.

Sports • October 12, 01:17 PM • 80409 views
Former Shakhtar defender Jadson refused to travel to Moscow for a CSKA matchPhotoVideo

Former Shakhtar player Jadson refused to take part in Vágner Love's friends' match in Moscow. He explained the decision as being out of respect for Ukraine.

Sports • September 22, 05:43 PM • 3657 views
Nations League: Hungary–Ukraine — the national team's tournament openerPhotoVideo

On September 25, the Ukraine national team will play Hungary in Budapest in the Nations League. The match will mark Andrea Maldera's official debut.

Sports • September 21, 12:51 PM • 31841 views
Maldera announced the national team squad for the Nations League

Ukraine announced its squad for the Nations League matches against Hungary and Georgia. Hlan, Stepanov and Varfolomieiev received their first call-ups.

Sports • September 16, 03:00 PM • 4329 views
Shakhtar drew with PSV in the Champions League "debut match"Photo

Shakhtar drew 1–1 away to PSV in the first round of the Champions League. Mendoza scored his first goal, while Dest equalized.

Sports • September 10, 07:17 PM • 3312 views
UEFA Champions League 2026/27: First-round schedule

The 36-team Champions League season starts on September 8. Shakhtar will begin the tournament on September 10 with a match against PSV in London.

Sports • September 7, 01:32 PM • 69546 views
Usyk received a UPL bronze medalPhotoVideo

The first vice president of "Polissya," Oleksandr Usyk, received a bronze medal for the club's third-place finish in the 2025/2026 UPL season. "Polissya" beat "Kudrivka" 5:1.

Sports • September 4, 08:15 PM • 12003 views
Sudakov, Trubin, Sikan, Tsyhankov and Malinovskyi learn their opponents in the Europa League and Conference League

The opponents of Ukrainian footballers in the 2026/27 European competitions were determined in Monaco. The teams will play between six and eight matches.

Sports • August 28, 01:16 PM • 7456 views
“Shakhtar” learned their opponents in the Champions League groupPhoto

Donetsk’s “Shakhtar” will play against “Real,” “Inter,” and six other clubs in the main phase of the 2026–2027 Champions League season.

Sports • August 27, 05:43 PM • 7099 views
"Shakhtar" sign Genoa defender Matturro

Donetsk "Shakhtar" have signed 21-year-old Uruguayan defender Alan Matturro from "Genoa. " The contract runs until July 31, 2031 year.

Sports • August 26, 12:24 PM • 3091 views
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How Donetsk's Shakhtar made history in the Netherlands - a report from the stadiumPhotoVideo

The Miners drew with AZ and advanced on aggregate. Ukraine overtook Serbia in the UEFA table, the next opponent will be Crystal Palace.

Society • April 17, 12:57 PM • 38998 views
Shakhtar advances to Conference League semi-finals after draw with AZ

The Donetsk club drew 2:2 with Dutch AZ and advanced on aggregate. Their next opponent will be Crystal Palace or Fiorentina.

Sports • April 16, 06:53 PM • 2880 views
Ukrainian Cup Final to be held at Arena Lviv

The decisive match of the tournament will take place on May 20 in Lviv. The UAF also approved the dates for the semi-finals involving Dynamo, Bukovyna, Metalist 1925, and FC Chernihiv.

Sports • April 14, 08:07 PM • 4328 views
"Shakhtar" defeated AZ in the Conference League quarter-finals with a score of 3-0

The Donetsk club scored three goals in the second half thanks to Pedrinho and a brace from Santana. The return match will take place in a week in the Netherlands after a 3-0 victory.

Sports • April 9, 09:00 PM • 3416 views
Conference League Quarter-finals - where to watch the Shakhtar vs. AZ match and who are the bookmakers' favoritesPhoto

Donetsk Shakhtar will play against Dutch AZ in Krakow at 22:00. Bookmakers are offering almost equal odds for both teams to win the first leg of the quarter-finals.

Sports • April 9, 06:14 AM • 4681 views
"Lech" scored "three times," but it wasn't enough: "Shakhtar" advances to the Conference League quarterfinalsVideo

The Donetsk team lost to the Polish club with a score of 1:2 due to Ishak's brace. Moutinho's own goal allowed Arda Turan's team to advance in the Conference League.

Sports • March 19, 10:32 PM • 8549 views
Yarmolenko moves to third place among the top scorers of the UPL, and "Dynamo" secures a comeback victory against "Obolon"Video

The Kyiv team achieved a comeback victory with a score of 2:1 thanks to goals from Yarmolenko and Ponomarenko. Andriy Yarmolenko scored his 118th goal and became the league's third top scorer.

Sports • March 13, 06:54 PM • 4484 views
Shakhtar midfielder's goal against Lech nominated for goal of the round in the Conference League

Isake Silva's goal in the match against Lech has been included in UEFA's list of nominees. The Shakhtar midfielder is competing for the award with players from three other clubs.

Sports • March 13, 02:06 PM • 2697 views
Absolute UPL record: what Lassina Traoré did in the match against "Karpaty" to make history

Shakhtar forward Lassina Traoré scored the first hat-trick in UPL history after coming on as a substitute, scoring 3 goals in 15 minutes. Before him, only 4 Ukrainian footballers had achieved a similar feat.

Sports • February 23, 12:42 PM • 3744 views
UPL restarts after a break: where and when to watch the matches of the 17th round

The Ukrainian Premier League has resumed its season after the winter break, with the 17th round taking place from February 20 to 23. Leaders LNZ, Shakhtar, Polissya, and Dynamo are competing for European cups.

Sports • February 20, 03:21 PM • 4705 views
Forward of the Ukrainian youth national team Stepanov will continue his career in the Netherlands

Forward of the Ukrainian youth national team Artem Stepanov has moved from German "Bayer 04" to Dutch "Utrecht" on loan with an option to buy. The 18-year-old striker will play under number 18.

Sports • January 30, 08:24 PM • 5308 views
Ihor Tsyhanyk shocked with a statement about Mykhailo Mudryk's return, and also revealed who else from Shakhtar Donetsk could be called up to the Ukrainian national team

Ihor Tsyhanyk reported that Mudryk can train 6 months before the end of his disqualification. The Ukrainian national team is considering the naturalization of Shakhtar's Brazilians, Pedro Henrique and Pedrinho.

Sports • January 26, 06:54 PM • 4493 views
Mircea Lucescu hospitalized: what is known about the condition of the former coach of Shakhtar and Dynamo

According to the source, the 80-year-old former coach of Donetsk "Shakhtar" and Kyiv "Dynamo" suffered from a cold this winter. Despite Lucescu undergoing intensive treatment, his health failed him.

Sports • January 23, 06:34 PM • 4431 views
Danylo Sikan officially became an "Anderlecht" player: how much money did the Belgian club pay for the Ukrainian

Ukrainian forward Danylo Sikan officially became a player of Belgian "Anderlecht", signing a contract until the summer of 2030. "Anderlecht" paid "Trabzonspor" about 4 million euros for the transfer of the 24-year-old forward.

Sports • January 21, 04:39 PM • 4196 views
Karpaty dismissed Lupashko from the position of head coach

Football club "Karpaty" terminated cooperation with head coach Vladyslav Lupashko by mutual agreement. Under his leadership, the team played 50 matches, winning 19.

Sports • December 31, 03:49 PM • 3451 views
Shakhtar guaranteed advancement to the playoffs of the Football Conference League

Donetsk Shakhtar secured their advancement to the next stage of the UEFA Football Conference League. In the 5th round match, the Miners defeated Maltese Hamrun Spartans 2-0 away.

Sports • December 11, 10:02 PM • 4144 views
Donetsk "Shakhtar" won in the Conference League, beating Irish "Shamrock Rovers"

Donetsk "Shakhtar" won its second consecutive victory in the group stage of the Conference League, beating Irish "Shamrock Rovers" with a score of 2:1. The Ukrainian team has 9 points after four rounds and has practically guaranteed itself a place in the playoffs.

Sports • November 27, 09:58 PM • 4028 views
"We remember Volyn": UEFA fined Polish "Legia" for fan provocations at the match against "Shakhtar"

UEFA fined Polish "Legia" 25,000 euros for a banner about the Volyn tragedy and offensive chants by fans during the Conference League match against "Shakhtar". Ukrainian Ambassador to Poland Vasyl Bodnar condemned the provocations of Polish fans.

Sports • November 21, 06:24 PM • 4743 views