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FC Shakhtar Donetsk v Crystal Palace FC - UEFA Conference League 2025/26 Semi-Final First Leg

WATCH: Richards' throw helps Palace to Conference League win

Chris Richards played a big part in Crystal Palace's 3-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk in the first leg of their Conference League semifinal clash. The U.S. Men's National Team defender's second-half long throw led directly to a Palace goal, helping the English side take a commanding lead away from the away leg.

Crystal Palace FC v AZ Alkmaar - UEFA Conference League 2025/26 League Phase MD3

Turan tips Real Madrid and Barca target Smit for greatness

Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Arda Turan has heaped praise on AZ Alkmaar sensation Kees Smit, labelling the midfielder a "special" talent destined for the very top of the game. Despite his side securing a 3-0 victory in the Conference League quarter-finals, the Turkish manager was left awestruck by the youngster's ability to dictate the tempo of the match against his team.

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC v Chelsea FC - Premier League

Mudryk's former club back Chelsea star despite doping ban

Mykhailo Mudryk’s career has been thrown into turmoil, but his old club Shakhtar Donetsk have come out swinging in his defence. The Ukrainian winger, slapped with a provisional suspension in December 2024 after testing positive for meldonium, now faces an official doping charge from The FA. Despite the storm, Shakhtar’s sporting director Dario Srna insists the 24-year-old is “completely innocent” and deserves full support.