UEFA bans Crimean clubs from Russian league

Crimean clubs have been suspended by UEFA from playing in Russian domestic competitions. "The Russian Football Union (RFU) may not organise any football competition in Crimea, without the consent......

World Cup Qualifier: Ukraine must play Poland without fans

Ukraine have been ordered to play their next home 2014 World Cup qualifying match against Poland behind closed doors due to the racist behaviour of their fans, FIFA said on Friday. Ukraine's......

UEFA expel Ukranian club from Champions League over fixing case

Ukraine's Metalist Kharkiv, due to play Schalke 04 in the Champions League playoff round later this month, have been kicked out of the competition, European soccer's governing body UEFA said on......

Metalist Kharkiv expelled from Champions League

Metalist Kharkiv, due to play Schalke 04 in the Champions League play-off round next week, has been kicked out of the competition over a domestic match-fixing case dating back to 2008, the UEFA......

Shevchenko invited to be Ukraine national coach

Retired Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko has been asked to coach the national team seeking to qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil, the Ukraine soccer federation said on Monday.......