Ukraine star Zinchenko in tears ahead of World Cup playoff
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine star Zinchenko in tears ahead of World Cup playoff

The Hindu  

Ukrainian football star Oleksandr Zinchenko couldn't hold back the tears as he tried to explain what it means to represent his country's national team at this moment, with a spot at the World Cup within reach. “Our mood, I would describe as a fighting mood, because everyone understands what is going on in Ukraine these days.” Zinchenko put football in perspective, saying the one thing Ukrainians want is “to stop this war” but that those who could follow the game at home would do so. “Clearly it’s a very difficult task to prepare your team for the game when every single player is thinking about mothers, fathers, close relatives, family back home in Ukraine,” Petrakov said. But clearly every player understands how huge the task is.” While Zinchenko and nine others in the 26-man squad have continued playing for clubs outside Ukraine since the war started in February, the home-based players have not had a competitive game since December. “Firstly, I would like to extend my gratitude to the Scottish national team — to the coaching staff, players, to the whole Scottish people — who have provided Ukraine with this incredible help,” Zinchenko said.

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Ukraine arrives at Euro 2024 to a patriotic welcome and vivid reminder of the war at home
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine arrives at Euro 2024 to a patriotic welcome and vivid reminder of the war at home

Hindustan Times  

WIESBADEN, Germany — With patriotic songs broadcast and thousands of exiled Ukrainians in the stadium, the men’s national team was made to feel at home at its first training in Germany for the European Championship. Ukraine arrives at Euro 2024 to a patriotic welcome and vivid reminder of the war at home After the national anthem played, and before the …

Euro 2024: Ukraine arrives at Euro 2024 to a patriotic welcome and vivid reminder of the war at home
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Ukraine arrives at Euro 2024 to a patriotic welcome and vivid reminder of the war at home

The Hindu  

With patriotic songs broadcast and thousands of exiled Ukrainians in the stadium, the men’s national team was made to feel at home at its first training in Germany for the European Championship. “I know that some people are tired about the news of the war but we are continuing to fight and we need your support.” “It’s very important that …

Ukraine arrives at Euro 2024 to a patriotic welcome and vivid reminder of the war at home
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine arrives at Euro 2024 to a patriotic welcome and vivid reminder of the war at home

Associated Press  

WIESBADEN, Germany — With patriotic songs broadcast and thousands of exiled Ukrainians in the stadium, the men’s national team was made to feel at home at its first training in Germany for the European Championship. “I know that some people are tired about the news of the war but we are continuing to fight and we need your support.” “It’s …

Ukraine‘s football victory provides welcome distraction from tragedy of war
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine‘s football victory provides welcome distraction from tragedy of war

The Hindu  

Ukrainians have expressed pride and gratitude toward their men’s national football team for qualifying for the European Championship, a rare bit of good news and a welcome distraction from the war with Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday night’s victory in the decisive playoff stirred emotions throughout the country and proved that “whenever Ukrainians face difficulties but do not give …

Oleksandr Zinchenko says Ukraine ready for ‘game of their lives’ against Italy
1 year, 1 month ago

Oleksandr Zinchenko says Ukraine ready for ‘game of their lives’ against Italy

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Oleksandr Zinchenko insists Ukraine will be preparing for …

In Ukraine, seeing World Cup, playing soccer pose challenges
2 years, 1 month ago

In Ukraine, seeing World Cup, playing soccer pose challenges

Associated Press  

IRPIN, Ukraine — Ukrainian video-game vendor Roman Kryvyi, fresh from a soccer game on a snow-blanketed field in suburban Kyiv, sat up close to a TV in a kebab shop as intermittent city power returned just in time for Tuesday’s World Cup game between Wales and England. England has supported us in a military way,” Kryvyi said, overlooking the fact …

Poland’s Lewandowski taking symbol of Ukraine to World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Poland’s Lewandowski taking symbol of Ukraine to World Cup

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Robert Lewandowski increased his support for Ukraine on Tuesday when the Poland captain pledged to take an armband in the country’s blue-yellow flag colors to the World Cup in November. The two-time FIFA world player of the year received his gift from Ukraine great Andriy Shevchenko at Poland’s national stadium in Warsaw. It was a pleasure to …

Football resumption shows Ukraine has not given up: Zinchenko
2 years, 4 months ago

Football resumption shows Ukraine has not given up: Zinchenko

The Hindu  

The return of competitive football to war-torn Ukraine plays a vital role in showing the rest of the world that people have not given up and are trying to carry on with their lives, Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko said on Wednesday. The Ukrainian Premier League restarted on Tuesday on the country’s Day of National Flag, another show of resistance following …

‘Please don’t forget about us,’ says Ukrainian soccer legend Andriy Shevchenko about ongoing war effort
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Please don’t forget about us,’ says Ukrainian soccer legend Andriy Shevchenko about ongoing war effort

CNN  

CNN — As he urges the world not to forget about those still facing imminent danger from Russian forces, Ukrainian soccer icon Andriy Shevchenko says sport has a major role to play in uniting people behind his country. Since the war started, Ukraine needs a lot of help,” Shevchenko, who won the Ballon D’Or in 2004, says, adding that he’s …

Ukraine’s World Cup quest ends with loss to Wales amid war
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine’s World Cup quest ends with loss to Wales amid war

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Ukraine’s players wept in the rain while applauding their dejected supporters after missing out on qualifying for the World Cup by losing 1-0 to Wales in Europe’s last playoff for the FIFA soccer showpiece on Sunday. “We did everything that we could,” coach Oleksandr Petrakov said through a translator,” but I really want the people of Ukraine …

FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Ukraine Players Gifted Flag by Soldiers Ahead of Wales Showdown
2 years, 7 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Ukraine Players Gifted Flag by Soldiers Ahead of Wales Showdown

News 18  

Ukraine coach Oleksandr Petrakov said his players would hang a flag in their dressing room given to them by soldiers on the frontline before their World Cup playoff against Wales on Sunday. Ukraine beat Scotland in their playoff semi-final at Hampden Park on Wednesday in their first game since the Russian invasion of their country, a victory which Petrakov dedicated …

Ukraine misses out on World Cup after losing 1-0 to Wales
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine misses out on World Cup after losing 1-0 to Wales

LA Times  

Wales players celebrate at the end of the World Cup 2022 qualifying play-off match against Ukraine in Cardiff, Wales, on Sunday. Ukraine missed out on qualifying for the World Cup on Sunday after the war-disrupted team was beaten 1-0 by Wales in the European playoff final for the FIFA soccer showpiece. While Wales heads to a first World Cup in …

Ukraine loses 1-0 to Wales in World Cup qualifier match
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine loses 1-0 to Wales in World Cup qualifier match

Al Jazeera  

It was an agonising end to Ukraine’s mission to qualify for Qatar while remaining under invasion by Russia. Ukraine missed out on qualifying for the World Cup after the war-disrupted team was beaten 1-0 by Wales in the European playoff final for the FIFA football showpiece. While Wales heads to a first World Cup in 64 years – opening against …

Backed from frontlines, Ukraine tries to seal World Cup spot
2 years, 7 months ago

Backed from frontlines, Ukraine tries to seal World Cup spot

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Far from battlefields and Russian invaders, the Ukrainian footballers exempted from military service are trying to complete the mission to lead their country to the World Cup. “We all hope that very soon Ukraine will be liberated and will return to being an independent country,” Ukraine midfielder Oleksandr Karavayev said through a translator in the Welsh capital. …

Ukraine keeps World Cup hopes alive with victory over Scotland
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine keeps World Cup hopes alive with victory over Scotland

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine team puts on skillful display to ease past Scotland and now need to beat Wales to advance to finals in Qatar. Ukraine kept alive their dream of reaching the World Cup finals by beating Scotland 3-1 in their playoff at Hampden Park on Wednesday in their first game since the Russian invasion of their country. Win sealed in final …

Ukraine sent a message that they belong at a World Cup - but tears will only flow when war is over
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine sent a message that they belong at a World Cup - but tears will only flow when war is over

Daily Mail  

There were tears, but no tear gas. In the hours before kick-off, on a grass bank outside Hampden Park, supporters of Scotland and Ukraine gathered as one. Ukraine beat Scotland to set up showdown with Wales for a place at the World Cup in Qatar One elderly man was locked in conversation with a Scottish couple of similar vintage. That …

Scotland vs Ukraine: FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers Predicted XI, team news
2 years, 7 months ago

Scotland vs Ukraine: FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers Predicted XI, team news

The Hindu  

Scotland and Ukraine will meet on Thursday to decide the finalist for the World Cup eliminator against Wales for the final spot from Europe at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Confirmed Starting Lineups: Follow the match live: Only one spot of the 13 from Europe remain for the World Cup and the winner in Cardiff against Wales will be grouped …

Key talking points ahead of Scotland vs Ukraine World Cup play-off semi-final
2 years, 7 months ago

Key talking points ahead of Scotland vs Ukraine World Cup play-off semi-final

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Scotland host Ukraine in a World Cup play-off …

No favours and no pity: Ukraine wouldn't want it any other way
2 years, 7 months ago

No favours and no pity: Ukraine wouldn't want it any other way

Daily Mail  

Sing the visitors' anthem if you want to. Yes, the world outside will be cheering on Oleksandr Petrakov and his players when they meet Steve Clarke's side in the World Cup play-off semi-final. Steve Clarke insists Scotland are 'desperate' to beat Ukraine and qualify for the World Cup That's what being a professional is about. Oleksandr Zinchenko has already spoken …

Ukraine stuns Scotland in World Cup qualifier to give war-torn country a morale boost
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine stuns Scotland in World Cup qualifier to give war-torn country a morale boost

CNN  

Glasgow, Scotland CNN — Despite a preparation like no other for an international football fixture, Ukraine produced a momentous performance to beat Scotland 3-1 in its World Cup playoff semifinal at Hampden Park in Glasgow Wednesday. The emotional victory, that brought many watching Ukrainian fans – sporting yellow and blue colors – to tears, puts Ukraine just one win away …

2022 World Cup playoff: Scotland manager Steve Clarke's sympathy with Ukraine to stop for 90 minutes
2 years, 7 months ago

2022 World Cup playoff: Scotland manager Steve Clarke's sympathy with Ukraine to stop for 90 minutes

The Hindu  

Scotland manager Steve Clarke reiterated his support to the Ukrainian national team, but he is desperate to deny it a place in the World Cup later this year in Qatar. Ukraine will play a competitive fixture for the first time since Russia's invasion of its homeland in a World Cup playoff semifinal against Clarke's side at Hampden on Wednesday. "The …

Ukraine's top-flight football league terminated with no winner crowned due to Russia invasion
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine's top-flight football league terminated with no winner crowned due to Russia invasion

Daily Mail  

Ukraine's stars who play for the national team have World Cup play-off in June Shakhtar Donetsk were top of league table from 18 games but no title awarded The Ukrainian Premier League season has been terminated and the title will not be awarded due to continuing martial law in the country. The Ukrainian Premier League season has been terminated and …

Scotland to play Poland in friendly after postponement of playoffs
2 years, 9 months ago

Scotland to play Poland in friendly after postponement of playoffs

The Hindu  

Scotland will play Poland in a friendly on March 24 in place of the postponed World Cup qualification playoff against Ukraine, world football's governing body FIFA said on Monday. Last week, Ukraine's Football Association had asked FIFA to postpone the qualifier against Scotland following Russia's invasion of their neighbour, a request that was granted, with the match now scheduled to …

FIFA postpones Ukraine's World Cup qualification playoff against Scotland
2 years, 10 months ago

FIFA postpones Ukraine's World Cup qualification playoff against Scotland

The Hindu  

FIFA has postponed Ukraine's World Cup qualification playoff match against Scotland on March 24, world football's governing body said in a statement on Tuesday. FIFA added that Poland would receive a bye to the next round, and play either Sweden or the Czech Republic for a spot at the World Cup, a decision that was sharply criticised by the Swedish …

Ukraine requests world cup qualification playoff vs Scotland to be postponed
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine requests world cup qualification playoff vs Scotland to be postponed

The Hindu  

Ukraine's Football Association has asked FIFA and UEFA to postpone its World Cup qualification playoff match against Scotland on March 24, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The winner of the game at Hampden Park in Glasgow, is due to face Austria or Wales for a place in November's World Cup finals in Qatar. Russia has been …

Robert Lewandowski and Poland refuse to play against Russia in World Cup qualifying
2 years, 10 months ago

Robert Lewandowski and Poland refuse to play against Russia in World Cup qualifying

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Robert Lewandowski has backed Poland’s refusal to play …

Poland will not play World Cup match with Russia -Polish FA head
2 years, 10 months ago

Poland will not play World Cup match with Russia -Polish FA head

The Hindu  

Poland will not play a World Cup qualifying football match against Russia next month because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the president of Poland's Football Association, Cezary Kulesza, said on Saturday. RELATED | "In light of the escalation of the Russian Federation's aggression against Ukraine, the Polish national team is not going to play a match against Russian Republic," Kulesza …

Ukraine coach says World Cup play-off with Scotland will go ahead
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine coach says World Cup play-off with Scotland will go ahead

Daily Mail  

Ukraine boss Oleksandr Petrakov insists preparations for next month's World Cup play-off in Scotland will continue as planned. Ukraine are scheduled to play Scotland at Hampden Park in a World Cup play-off on March 24 Scotland celebrate advancing to the World Cup qualifying play-offs back in November In a statement of defiance, however, veteran Ukraine boss Petrakov believes the game …

Euro 2020: Oleksandr Zinchenko says Ukraine will have to play ‘the best game of their lives’ against England
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Oleksandr Zinchenko says Ukraine will have to play ‘the best game of their lives’ against England

Firstpost  

England defeated old rivals Germany in a knockout tie for the first time since the 1966 World Cup final, and Gareth Southgate’s team are looking to end a 55-year wait for silverware. Rome: Oleksandr Zinchenko said Ukraine will need to play the “game of their lives” to beat England in Saturday’s Euro 2020 quarter-final in Rome. Ukraine have matched their …

EURO 2020: Oleksandr Zinchenko calls on Ukraine to play 'game of their lives'
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: Oleksandr Zinchenko calls on Ukraine to play 'game of their lives'

The Hindu  

Oleksandr Zinchenko said Ukraine will need to play the "game of their lives" to beat England in Saturday's Euro 2020 quarterfinal in Rome. The Manchester City player scored and then set up Artem Dovbyk's last-gasp winner as Ukraine beat Sweden 2-1 after extra time in the last 16. Ukraine has matched its run to the last eight of the 2006 …

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