"Shakhtar reached the last four of the Europa League in 2016 and 2020 before Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022 changed everything. Most of the club's foreign players departed after special Fifa regulations allowed them to leave for free."
"Oliver Glasner has entered the final weeks of his spell at Crystal Palace with a prize still available; the club who took 120 years to win their first major trophy could make it two in two."
"Every day shows that this nation never gives up. We are here to fight and to show that we can achieve our goals despite the circumstances."
Arda Turan leads Shakhtar Donetsk in pursuit of a league title and a second European trophy. The club previously won the UEFA Cup in 2009. Shakhtar reached the last four of the Europa League in 2016 and 2020, but the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 forced many foreign players to leave. Despite these challenges, Turan emphasizes the resilience of the nation, stating that life continues amidst the war. Shakhtar's recent success includes a 5-2 aggregate victory over AZ Alkmaar in the Conference League.
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