Pep Guardiola explains decision to play Oleksandr Zinchenko in Man City FA Cup tie
Aleks Zinchenko is finding comfort and escape from the harsh reality of the attack on his Ukrainian homeland by training as normal with his Manchester City teammates.
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Pep Guardiola faces big Man City goalkeeper decision in Peterborough FA Cup clash
With no sign of Zack Steffen, Pep Guardiola has a big call to make in terms of his goalkeeper. Scott Carson is next in line, and Manchester City have affirmed their faith in the veteran by starting him against Newcastle once the title was wrapped up last season.
Shakhtar say their Brazilian players have left Ukraine
Ukrainian Premier League side Shakhtar Donetsk said their Brazilian players have left the country safely following the invasion by Russia.
International Olympic Committee places politics above athletes' rights to compete as it reacts to Russia-Ukraine war
Star Belarusian basketballer and two-time Olympian Yelena Leuchanka was arrested, beaten and imprisoned for joining street protests against her country's government in late 2020.
UPDATE 1-Motor racing-FIA calls extraordinary meeting following invasion of Ukraine
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Muted goal celebration by Russian star
Russia international Aleksei Miranchuk has barely acknowledged scoring a superb solo goal in Atalanta's 4-0 Serie A win over Sampdoria.
'How can you ever give up knowing that?' – Ukraine star Iulian Boiko on support from back home after comeback win
Ukrainian snooker player Iulian Boiko opened up about the «terrifying» situation back home after winning in the first round of the Welsh Open. The 16-year-old, who fought back from 3-0 down to beat Liam James Davies, said the Russian invasion of Ukraine had made it difficult to concentrate on snooker — adding that the support he and his compatriots have received has been amazing.
Ukraine's Yastremska reflects on hiding from bombs, after tennis return
Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska said she was "woken up by the bombs" during Russia's invasion before fleeing her country last week, after playing with her younger sister in a doubles match at the WTA tournament in Lyon on Monday.