Shakhtar Donetsk will play its Champions League home games at Stamford Bridge this season, a move that has surprised many but is being embraced by the UK’s Ukrainian community.
The Ukrainian club, displaced by the ongoing conflict in its homeland, has been forced to find neutral venues for its European fixtures. Stamford Bridge, the home of Chelsea FC in London, will host the team’s matches.
While the arrangement is far from ideal, the Ukrainian diaspora in Britain is rallying behind Shakhtar, organising support and showing solidarity with the club and its players.
Despite the unusual circumstances, fans are making the best of the situation, turning the matches into a celebration of resilience and community spirit.
<small>Source: BBC Sport — read the original story there.</small>
