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War in Ukraine
From Beijing to Paris -- Russia's Fractious Relations With Sports
Russia has hosted the two biggest sporting events in recent years. Now, Putin and his country are as isolated as ever due to the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
June 28, 2024
Ukraine
OPINION: EURO 2024: Ukraine Bows Out in Stuttgart
Despite a hard-fought match against Belgium, a draw was not enough for Ukraine to progress to the knockout stages in this year’s competition.
June 27, 2024
Ukraine
Rebrov 'Proud' Despite Ukraine's Exit at Euro 2024
All four teams finished level on four points in Group E, but Ukraine finished bottom on goal difference after a damaging 3-0 loss to Romania in their opening match.
June 27, 2024
Ukraine
OPINION: EURO 2024: What This Year’s Competition Means for Ukraine
Participation in this summer’s tournament has given Ukrainians a sense of optimism in an otherwise difficult period in their history.
June 25, 2024
Football
EURO 2024 Group E: Ukraine vs Belgium - Preview
Ukraine and Belgium have all to play for on June 26 in the hope of qualifying for the competition’s knockout stages.
June 24, 2024
Football
Rebrov Proud of Ukraine Side After Rousing Win at Euro 2024
Ukraine were looking to bounce back from a 3-0 thrashing by Romania in their opening game, but they fell behind early on in Duesseldorf as Ivan Schranz put Slovakia in front.
June 23, 2024
Football
EURO 2024: Ukraine Defeat Slovakia to Keep EURO 2024 Hopes Alive
After a shocking loss against Romania on Monday, Ukraine turned things around on Matchday 2, defeating Slovakia 2-1 on Friday in Düsseldorf to keep their chances alive.
June 22, 2024
Sports
Rebrov Urges Ukraine to Recover From 'Cold Shower' Start at Euro 2024
Ukraine was hammered 3-0 by Romania and risks being eliminated if it also loses to Slovakia, which beat Belgium in its first Group E fixture.
June 21, 2024
Ukraine
EURO 2024 Group E - Slovakia vs Ukraine - Preview
After their shocking loss on Matchday 1, the Ukrainians will hope to turn things around on Matchday 2. They will play Slovakia on Friday, June 21 in Düsseldorf.
June 20, 2024
Sports
'Nobody Expected This' Says Rebrov After Romania Hammer Ukraine
Two mistakes from goalkeeper Andriy Lunin proved fatal as Romania took the lead in Munich.
June 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
Shevchenko Unveils War-Damaged Seating Ahead of Ukraine’s Euro Opener
In all, some 77 stadiums have been destroyed during the war in Ukraine, the country's football association said.
June 17, 2024
Ukraine
No Russian Flags Allowed at Ukraine’s Euro Match
Citing a UEFA representative, AP reported that security personnel had been told to confiscate and remove any Russian flags spotted in the stadium.
June 17, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: We’d Love to Host, But Must Fight for Freedom: Ukraine Football Team to World
“There is no Ukrainian football player, city, stadium, playground, or child untouched by the war,” – Andriy Shevchenko, World Cup Golden Ball Winner.
June 14, 2024
War in Ukraine
Sport Gives Maimed Ukrainian Veterans 'New Goals', Says Shevchenko
Some of those veterans are in the Ukrainian squad currently taking part in the Euro 2024 football amputee championship in France.
June 3, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Boxing Triumph Gives War-Torn Ukrainians Hope
As Ukrainians battle fiercely to hold an outsized opponent at bay, the analogies with Oleksandr Usyk’s victory to become undisputed heavyweight champ are hard to miss.
May 22, 2024
Ukraine
'Ukrainians Hit Hard!' - Zelensky Praises Usyk's Heavyweight Triumph
The 37-year-old Usyk described his victory over Fury as a "great moment" for himself, his family, and his country.
May 20, 2024