Shakhtar Donetsk to play Champions League home games in London
Ukrainian club Shakhtar will host its European matches at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge this season, as Ukraine's war keeps it from home venues. Local Ukrainians are rallying behind the team.
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What happened
Shakhtar Donetsk will play its Champions League home games at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea's ground in London, this season. The club has no home games available in Ukraine, so it has set up its base in London. Ukrainians in the UK are rallying around the team.
Why it matters
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