In the final episode, Adam Crafton & Joey D’Urso are joined by producer Abi Paterson in the London studio to reflect on their experiences witnessing Shakhtar's against-all-odds story in the Champions League against the backdrop of war.
They are joined by Jakub Parusinski from the Kyiv Independent and Powerlines podcast to learn more about Ukraine's relationship with sport during this war. 
With the uncertainty in Ukraine, we explore what the future might hold for the club and its star players who have emerged such as Mykhailo Mudryk.
Credits:
Presenters: Adam Crafton, Joey D'Urso and Abi Paterson
Producers: Abi Paterson and Mike Stavrou

In the final episode, Adam Crafton & Joey D’Urso are joined by producer Abi Paterson in the London studio to reflect on their experiences witnessing Shakhtar's against-all-odds story in the Champions League against the backdrop of war. They are joined by Jakub Parusinski from the Kyiv Independent and Powerlines podcast to learn more about Ukraine's relationship with sport during this war. With the uncertainty in Ukraine, we explore what the future might hold for the club and its star players who have emerged such as Mykhailo Mudryk. Credits: Presenters: Adam Crafton, Joey D'Urso and Abi Paterson Producers: Abi Paterson and Mike Stavrou

In the final episode, Adam Crafton &amp; Joey D’Urso are joined by producer Abi Paterson in the London studio to reflect on their experiences witnessing Shakhtar's against-all-odds story in the Champions League against the backdrop of war.
They are joined by Jakub Parusinski from the Kyiv Independent and Powerlines podcast to learn more about Ukraine's relationship with sport during this war.&nbsp;
With the uncertainty in Ukraine, we explore what the future might hold for the club and its star players who have emerged such as Mykhailo Mudryk.
Credits:
Presenters: Adam Crafton, Joey D'Urso and Abi Paterson
Producers: Abi Paterson and Mike Stavrou

Episode Six: The road ahead isn't easy

The Athletic is given inside access to leading Ukrainian football club Shakhtar Donetsk as they compete against the world's best teams despite being unable to play at home - in their own stadium - due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Athletic's Adam Crafton and Joey D'Urso travelled with the team to gather first-hand accounts of the extraordinary challenges in the lives of players and staff as they compete against the world's best players on the biggest stage under unprecedented, ever-changing circumstances.

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The Athletic is given inside access to leading Ukrainian football club Shakhtar Donetsk as they compete against the world's best teams despite being unable to play at home - in their own stadium - due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Athletic's Adam Crafton and Joey D'Urso travelled with the team to gather first-hand accounts of the extraordinary challenges in the lives of players and staff as they compete against the world's best players on the biggest stage under unprecedented, ever-changing circumstances.

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