Ukrainian soccer club Shakhtar Donetsk has agreed to play its home Champions League games at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge in London. This decision comes as Shakhtar has been unable to play in Ukraine since 2014 due to ongoing conflict and security concerns stemming from the Russian military invasion. The club has relocated its matches to various countries and hopes to return to Ukraine soon. Chelsea, now owned by an American consortium, will support Shakhtar in ensuring safe matches for players and fans.
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