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UEFA says Ukraine-based matches under its auspices can be held only in Kyiv and Lviv in June

A Ukraine Football Federation spokesman told Interfax that the federation had received a letter to this effect from UEFA.
Interfax-Ukraine

Doors open for fans to watch Ukraine Cup championship in Poltava

According to the Football Federation of Ukraine (FFU), tickets will go on sale at 2 p.m. at the box offices of Vorskla Stadium in Poltava. The fixture …
Mark Rachkevych

Reuters: The International Olympic Committee sets up fund for crisis-hit Ukraine athletes

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Reuters

Shakhtar, Dynamo to play in Ukrainian cup final in Poltava

As Interfax-Ukraine has learned, such a decision was taken after a meeting of President of the Football Federation of Ukraine Anatoliy Konkov and …
Interfax-Ukraine

Ukraine Cup match moved to Poltava from Kharkiv

No fans will be allowed to attend the fixture for security reasons. The committee voted to change the venue from Kharkiv which has been the scene of …
Mark Rachkevych

Shakhtar wins fifth straight domestic league title, faces Dynamo Kyiv for Ukraine Cup this week (UPDATED)

“Perhaps this is the toughest year during my spell at Shakhtar,” said Lucescu after the win. “But we still have a lot of work to do, primarily with …
Mark Rachkevych

Reuters: No plans to move Rio Games, says International Olympic Committee

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Reuters

Shakhtar, Dynamo to play in Ukrainian Cup final

Dynamo hammered Chornomorets Odesa 4-0 at the Olympiysky National Sports Complex in Kyiv on May 7, whereas Shakhtar defeated Second League’s Slavutych …
Interfax-Ukraine

BBC: Liverpool and Manchester City set for title finale in Premier League

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BBC

Guardian: UEFA punishment will upset Manchester City’s Champions League plans

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Guardian

Reuters: Ukraine football matches relocated after Odessa violence

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Reuters

Associated Press: Ukrainian Cup final moved because of unrest

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Associated Press

Associated Press: Ovechkin, Bobrovsky lead Russia worlds squad

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Associated Press

Reuters: Second round of NBA playoffs promises more thrills

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The New York Times: Atlético bolts past Chelsea and Mourinho

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interns

Los Angeles Times: Basketball team owner banned from game for life, fined $2.5 million for racist remarks

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Los Angeles Times

Reuters: Klitschko knocks out Leapai to retain WBO crown

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Reuters

Associated Press: Turkey out of Euro 2020 bidding

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