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Morocco World
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Arda Turan Named New Shakhtar Donetsk Manager
Shakhtar Donetsk have appointed Arda Turan as their new head coach with a deal running until 2027. Turan, 38, replaces Marino Pusic after Shakhtar slipped to third in the Ukrainian Premier League – their worst finish in nearly three decades. The ex-Galatasaray, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona midfielder moves into the role after two years in charge of Turkish side Eyüpspor, where he led them to promotion and a strong top-flight debut, finishing sixth. Shakhtar, who now play their home games in Lviv due to the ongoing war, are looking to Turan to bring a fresh spark ahead of their Europa League campaign. 'I want to win trophies and bring pride to the fans,' said Turan. Managerial rise Turan took over Eyüpspor in 2023, shortly after retiring. His first full season saw promotion to the Süper Lig, followed by a sixth-place finish the year after. In total: 84 games, 45 wins, 14 draws, 25 defeats. His sides press high, play in a 4-3-3 and work hard off the ball. He's big on discipline and demands full commitment from his players. Turan says he wants to outdo his playing career as a coach. Big words – but his start's been impressive. A bold call Reaction to his appointment has been mixed. Some fans welcome his energy and ambition. Others worry about his lack of European experience. Shakhtar chief Serhii Palkin backs him fully, calling Turan 'a coach who knows how to lead and win.' Tags: Arda TuranShakhtarTurkiye
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Former Barcelona midfielder, Arda Turan, appointed Shakhtar head coach
Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk has announced former Turkey midfielder Arda Turan as its new head coach, replacing Marino Pusic. Turan, 38, has signed a contract until 2027 after taking unfancied Eyupspor to a sixth-place finish in the Turkish top flight. Next season, 15-time Ukrainian champion Shakhtar will feature in the Europa League first qualifying round having won the domestic cup earlier this month. 'I'm proud to have joined Shakhtar - a great club with a rich history and great traditions,' Turan said in a Shakhtar statement. 'We are deeply motivated to win trophies - both in Ukraine and in European competitions.' Shakhtar was forced to leave its home ground, the Donbass Arena in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, after Russian-backed separatists seized control of the region in 2014. Its home league games take place in the western city of Lviv. It held its Champions League games this term in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Turan retired from playing in 2022 after spells with Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Galatasaray. He also won 100 caps for his country.
Scottish Sun
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Major Mykhailo Mudryk update as banned Chelsea star ‘passes lie detector test' in bid to clear his name
Shakhtar's CEO has revealed the eye-watering sum that his club could lose out on due to Mudryk's ban LIE IN WAIT Major Mykhailo Mudryk update as banned Chelsea star 'passes lie detector test' in bid to clear his name MYKHAILO MUDRYK has passed a lie detector test in a bid to clear his name as a drugs cheat, it is claimed. The troubled Chelsea star is currently suspended while awaiting a further result on a urine sample which tested positive for the banned substance meldonium. Advertisement 2 Mykhailo Mudryk has not played for Chelsea since November Credit: AP Mudryk signed from Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk two years ago and the CEO of his former club says the player underwent a Polygraph test organised by his lawyers. Sergei Palkin said: 'I have spoken to Mudryk many times since this doping issue arose. "He doesn't understand how it could have happened. He has no clue. No idea at all. 'So his lawyers organised for him to take a lie detector test, which he passed. It will form part of the evidence showing he didn't intentionally do anything wrong. Advertisement "Mudryk has been clear, it's not his fault that he tested positive. We now need to find out how this has happened, and who did this. His lawyers are trying to find out.' Unknowingly taking banned substances is no defence and Mudryk faces a ban of up to four years. He has not played since November 28 last year when he scored for Chelsea against Germans Heidenheim in the Conference League. Traces of meldonium were discovered in a routine urine sample submitted while on international duty. Advertisement BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 2 Palkin admits his club is on Mudryk's side because they are still owed money as part of the transfer deal which could rise to £88m with add ons but only if he plays regularly. Mudryk, 24, has disappeared from public view since news broke of him failing a drugs test. He has not been seen at Chelsea's training ground for months. Advertisement Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk facing FOUR YEAR ban after failing drugs test Ukrainian football has been ravaged by the invasion of neighbours Russia in 2022, leaving many clubs in dire financial straits. Palkin told GiveMeSport: "There are still no results from the B-sample, so that remains open. Nobody knows what's happened. I wish Mudryk all the best. He's a top professional and a very good person. He should be protected. "Shakhtar also has a vested interest. There are bonuses from his move to Chelsea linked to his performances. 'If he's not playing, it causes problems for us because we could potentially lose €30m (£25m). So Shakhtar, Chelsea and Mudryk, we are in one boat. We all support Mudryk, and hope he is allowed to continue playing football soon. Advertisement 'Selling Mudryk to Chelsea was a crucial deal for us. 'Without the Mudryk fee, I don't understand how we would have settled many, many, many issues." Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Major Mykhailo Mudryk update as banned Chelsea star ‘passes lie detector test' in bid to clear his name
MYKHAILO MUDRYK has passed a lie detector test in a bid to clear his name as a drugs cheat, it is claimed. The troubled Chelsea star is currently suspended while awaiting a further result on a urine sample which tested positive for the banned substance meldonium. 1 Mudryk signed from Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk two years ago and the CEO of his former club says the player underwent a Polygraph test organised by his lawyers. Sergei Palkin said: 'I have spoken to Mudryk many times since this doping issue arose. "He doesn't understand how it could have happened. He has no clue. No idea at all. 'So his lawyers organised for him to take a lie detector test, which he passed. It will form part of the evidence showing he didn't intentionally do anything wrong. "Mudryk has been clear, it's not his fault that he tested positive. We now need to find out how this has happened, and who did this. His lawyers are trying to find out.' Unknowingly taking banned substances is no defence and Mudryk faces a ban of up to four years. He has not played since November 28 last year when he scored for Chelsea against Germans Heidenheim in the Conference League. Traces of meldonium were discovered in a routine urine sample submitted while on international duty. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Palkin admits his club is on Mudryk's side because they are still owed money as part of the transfer deal which could rise to £88m with add ons but only if he plays regularly. Mudryk, 24, has disappeared from public view since news broke of him failing a drugs test. He has not been seen at Chelsea's training ground for months. Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk facing FOUR YEAR ban after failing drugs test Ukrainian football has been ravaged by the invasion of neighbours Russia in 2022, leaving many clubs in dire financial straits. Palkin told GiveMeSport: "There are still no results from the B-sample, so that remains open. Nobody knows what's happened. I wish Mudryk all the best. He's a top professional and a very good person. He should be protected. "Shakhtar also has a vested interest. There are bonuses from his move to Chelsea linked to his performances. 'If he's not playing, it causes problems for us because we could potentially lose €30m (£25m). So Shakhtar, Chelsea and Mudryk, we are in one boat. We all support Mudryk, and hope he is allowed to continue playing football soon. 'Selling Mudryk to Chelsea was a crucial deal for us. 'Without the Mudryk fee, I don't understand how we would have settled many, many, many issues." By SunSport's Joshua Jones MYKHAILO MUDRYK could be banned for up to four years after failing a drugs test But what are the rules regarding drugs in football? There is a big difference between recreational drugs and performance-enhancing substances. Recreational drugs - such as cannabis, cocaine, heroin, LSD and MDMA - carry a six-month suspension. However, this ban can increase to up to two years if a drug is detected when a player is tested after a match. But performance-enhancing drugs carry a far more severe punishment. And crucially the alleged drug Mudryk tested positive for, meldonium, falls under that category. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code's standard ban is four years. That is how long Paul Pogba was suspended for following his failed drugs test - although it was later reduced on appeal to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The FA follows the UK Anti-Doping code under the WADA authority so will follow their lead and procedures. Should Mudryk's follow-up secondary 'B' sample also test positive, he is likely to be hit with at least an 18-month ban but it could be as high as four years. The only person in football currently banned on the UKAD sanctions list for anti-doping rule violations is Craig Campbell. The former Scottish striker was banned for four years in December 2022 after being convicted of dealing cocaine.
The Irish Sun
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Major Mykhailo Mudryk update as banned Chelsea star ‘passes lie detector test' in bid to clear his name
MYKHAILO MUDRYK has passed a lie detector test in a bid to clear his name as a drugs cheat, it is claimed. The troubled Advertisement 2 Mykhailo Mudryk has not played for Chelsea since November Credit: AP Sergei Palkin said: 'I have spoken to Mudryk many times since this doping issue arose. "He doesn't understand how it could have happened. He has no clue. No idea at all. 'So his lawyers organised for him to take a lie detector test, which he passed. It will form part of the evidence showing he didn't intentionally do anything wrong. Advertisement READ MORE ON CHELSEA "Mudryk has been clear, it's not his fault that he tested positive. We now need to find out how this has happened, and who did this. His lawyers are trying to find out.' Unknowingly taking banned substances is no defence and Mudryk faces a ban of up to four years. He has not played since November 28 last year when he Traces of meldonium were discovered in a routine urine sample submitted while on international duty. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 2 Palkin admits his club is on Mudryk's side because they are still owed money as part of the transfer deal which could rise to £88m with add ons but only if he plays regularly. Mudryk, 24, has disappeared from public view since news broke of him failing a drugs test. He has not been seen at Chelsea's training ground for months. Advertisement Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk facing FOUR YEAR ban after failing drugs test Ukrainian football has been ravaged by the invasion of neighbours Russia in 2022, leaving many clubs in dire financial straits. Palkin told "Shakhtar also has a vested interest. There are bonuses from his move to Chelsea linked to his performances. 'If he's not playing, it causes problems for us because we could potentially lose €30m (£25m). So Shakhtar, Chelsea and Mudryk, we are in one boat. We all support Mudryk, and hope he is allowed to continue playing football soon. Advertisement 'Selling Mudryk to Chelsea was a crucial deal for us. 'Without the Mudryk fee, I don't understand how we would have settled many, many, many issues." Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge How long are drugs bans in football? By SunSport's Joshua Jones MYKHAILO MUDRYK could be banned for up to four years after failing a drugs test But what are the rules regarding drugs in football? There is a big difference between recreational drugs and performance-enhancing substances. Recreational drugs - such as cannabis, cocaine, heroin, LSD and MDMA - carry a six-month suspension. However, this ban can increase to up to two years if a drug is detected when a player is tested after a match. But performance-enhancing drugs carry a far more severe punishment. And crucially the alleged drug Mudryk tested positive for, meldonium, falls under that category. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code's standard ban is four years. That is how long Paul Pogba was suspended for following his failed drugs test - although it was later reduced on appeal to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The FA follows the UK Anti-Doping code under the WADA authority so will follow their lead and procedures. Should Mudryk's follow-up secondary 'B' sample also test positive, he is likely to be hit with at least an 18-month ban but it could be as high as four years. The only person in football currently banned on the UKAD sanctions list for anti-doping rule violations is Craig Campbell. The former Scottish striker was banned for four years in December 2022 after being convicted of dealing cocaine.
