ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUEShakhtar Donetsk’s Stamford Bridge base becomes a symbol of Ukraine’s fight for visibility in war-torn Europe
With Champions League football temporarily displaced from war-ravaged Ukraine, Shakhtar Donetsk’s relocation to Stamford Bridge isn’t just a logistical necessity—it’s a deliberate act of resistance. The club’s chief executive Sergei Palkin explains how playing in London keeps Ukraine’s struggle in the global spotlight, turning every match into a reminder of a nation’s unyielding spirit.