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Expansion plans – Ukrainian Premier League plans return to 16 teams
Manuel Veth -
Due to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine, and the economic situation resulting from the Maidan Square protests, football has been in cris ...
Ivan Savvidis and the power struggle over Greek football
Manuel Veth -
The images of PAOK owner, the Russian oligarch Ivan Savvidis, storming the field with a gun strapped to his belt towards the end of the ...
Back to the USSR – The post-Soviet Futbolgrad League
Manuel Veth -
The re-creation of the Soviet Vysshaya Liga was a big topic on last week’s Futbolgrad Podcast. Asked by one of our listeners on which t ...
Jô – From Big in Russia to Big in Japan
Manuel Veth -
Former CSKA Moscow forward Jô continues his odyssey through the world of football. The Brazilian striker was announced as a new Nagoya ...
Arsenal Kyiv – Like Phoenix From the Ashes
Callum Seniuk -
Finding its history dating back to 1993, Arsenal Kyiv have had a history that can only be described as a rollercoaster ride. Starting ...
Yuri Semin Guides Lokomotiv Back to the Top
Manuel Veth -
The conclusion of matchday 14 of the Russian Football Premier League brought a major surprise. Lokomotiv Moscow, coached by legend Yuri ...