15.10.2025 19:16
It has been claimed that a surprising decision has been made at Shakhtar Donetsk, where Arda Turan is the head coach. It was suggested that the Ukrainian team has now applied for the necessary licenses to play in the Russian League, and if accepted, they would start from the 2nd League.
One of the established clubs of Ukrainian football, Shakhtar Donetsk, announced with a surprising decision that it will compete in the Russian 2nd League starting from the next season.
According to a report by Sport Baza, the club, managed by coach Arda Turan, completed the necessary licensing and application processes and received approval from the Russian Football Federation.
MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED IN CRIMEA
It was reported that Shakhtar Donetsk will compete in Group 1 of League B in the Russian 2nd League and will play its home matches in Crimea. This decision has sparked significant debate in the football community, while the club announced that it will not participate in the Russian Cup.
FIFA AND UEFA SANCTIONS HAVE BEEN EFFECTIVE
It was stated that the club took this decision considering the sanctions imposed by FIFA and UEFA on Russia. Shakhtar decided to participate only in the league to avoid being banned from European football organizations.
IT HAS CAUSED A REACTION IN SPORTS AND POLITICS
Shakhtar Donetsk's decision to compete in the Russian league is seen as a development that is expected to spark debate not only in football circles but also in the international political arena. This step opens the door to new discussions about whether sports can remain independent of politics during a period of ongoing Ukraine-Russia tensions.