The new blue jersey with heraldic motifs and CLIMACOOL+ technology costs 6999 hryvnias. The design symbolizes the continuity of the trident from princely times.
Gennadiy Butkevych demands an investigation into the referees due to errors in the game against Dynamo. The UAF has already launched official investigations into the referees and committee representatives.
Children from the Kyiv football academy "Lokomotyv", whose base was destroyed by Russian shelling, presented a ball to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. They are asking for support for Ukrainian children and for Russia not to be reinstated in international football.
UAF President Andriy Shevchenko met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, discussing the prevention of Russians' return to international competitions. The issue of Russians was not considered at the UEFA Congress, which was confirmed by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin.
Former footballer Iya Andrushchak has become the head coach of the Ukrainian women's national team, replacing Volodymyr Pyatenko. The team will start their 2027 World Cup qualifiers in a difficult group with Spain, England, and Iceland.
UAF President Andriy Shevchenko stated that the Ukrainian Association of Football is not considering dismissing Serhiy Rebrov, the head coach of the Ukrainian national team. His contract is valid until the end of the World Cup.
The Ukrainian Association of Football is negotiating with European associations regarding the status of Ukrainian footballers. Agreements have already been reached with France, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands.
UAF President Andriy Shevchenko announced that the FIFA Council is not considering the return of Russians to football competitions. This has been confirmed after communication with FIFA representatives at various levels.
Oleh Blokhin, a Soviet and Ukrainian athlete, former Dynamo Kyiv footballer and ex-coach of the Ukrainian national team, won the European Player of the Year award - the "Ballon d'Or" - in 1975.
"Roma" is looking for an opportunity to sell the 28-year-old Ukrainian forward, a former Girona player, in January.
English football club "Brentford" organized a Ukrainian cuisine day at its base, where player Yehor Yarmolyuk presented dishes and interesting facts about Ukraine. The head coach and teammates tasted Ukrainian dishes, and the club shared information about the geographical center of Europe, traditions, and the symbolism of the flag.
Adidas and the Ukrainian Association of Football presented the new uniform of the Ukrainian national team, inspired by the coat of arms of the Ukrainian People's Republic of 1918. The team will play in it in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against France and Iceland on November 13 and 16.
Andriy Shevchenko, President of the Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF), has been elected as the head of the FIFA Football Committee, while Kateryna Monzul, head of the UAF Referees Committee, has been appointed as a member of the FIFA Women's Football Stakeholders Committee. The decision was made in accordance with an amendment to the FIFA Statutes on the restructuring of standing committees.
Mykhailo Mudryk received a positive doping test result "B" for meldonium. The footballer faces up to 4 years of disqualification, however the club has not yet commented on the situation.
The Football Association of England has brought charges against footballer Mykhailo Mudryk for violating anti-doping rules. The Ukrainian winger of "Chelsea" faces up to 4 years of disqualification.
The Andrii Matiukha Foundation supported an auction for the construction of a sports ground for orphans from the Zhytomyr Children's Home. The raised funds will go to the Rehabilitation and Assistance Center for Children.
Carlo Ancelotti is leaving his post as head coach of Real to lead the Brazilian national team. Xabi Alonso will arrive in June and prepare the team for the Club World Cup.
Anatoliy Tymoshchuk, former captain of the Ukrainian national team, has been notified of suspicion of financing the Russian army. He supported fundraising for a Russian battalion fighting in Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with Gianni Infantino the support for Ukraine and the importance of a ceasefire. He emphasized the need for diplomacy to end the war.
Didier Drogba and Carlo Cudicini, who played for Ukraine, will participate in a gala match in Moscow to celebrate the 20th anniversary of CSKA's victory in the UEFA Cup.
Kyiv "Dynamo" celebrates its 98th anniversary. The club has come a long way from the first matches to European triumphs, becoming a symbol of Ukrainian football. Also, May 13 is the day of memory of Valery Lobanovsky.
Milan forward Santiago Jimenez came onto the field in the match against Bologna with his mother's surname Zolotarchuk in honor of Mother's Day. His grandfather had Ukrainian roots.
Former French national team midfielder Claude Makélélé will travel to russia for a gala match of CSKA, despite participating in a charity match to support Ukraine in 2023. Yepes, Njitap, and Polga will also take part in the match.
UPL clubs agreed not to hold the match for the Ukrainian Super Cup. The basic date for the 1st round of the 2025/26 season is August 2, the final decision will be made by the UAF Executive Committee.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed hope for Russia's return to football. UEFA and UAF are against it - due to the ongoing aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.
Francesco Totti stated that he is not a politician, but an athlete, and would go to Kyiv for the same purpose as to Moscow. He will attend the award ceremony in Russia.
In the summer of 2025, the Ukrainian national team will participate in a friendly four-nation tournament in Canada. The opponents will be the national teams of Canada, New Zealand and Côte d'Ivoire.
Wayne Bridge recounted how Andriy Shevchenko taught Tal Ben-Haim a lesson during training at "Chelsea". The Israeli defender received a series of punches after ignoring Shevchenko's warning.
The head of the UAF, Andriy Shevchenko, confirmed that he had received inquiries from Mykhailo Mudryk's lawyers regarding the doping scandal. The UAF will support the player and is awaiting the results of the B test, which may exonerate the player.
On December 30, 1975, Oleg Blokhin received the Ballon d'Or as the best footballer in Europe. The Dynamo Kyiv striker was ahead of Beckenbauer and Cruyff in the voting, scoring 122 points.
